![]() ![]() ![]() The microclimate in this area is the temperate continental type with temperatures mainly going down, precipitation is greater in autumn. Sagrantino is a very small black grape with a thick skin, widespread especially in the Montefalco area. The strength of this wine is enhanced by sensitiveness and it is perfect for a happy-go-lucky aperitif. The taste is rough, but at the same time pleasantly fluid. The notes of pear and apple enriched with a citrus aroma reach the nose with an enveloping and full force. Grecante is straw yellow in color with shades tending to green. Among the most appreciated and prized wines in this grape variety we find "Grecante Arnaldo Caprai". The grapes mature mainly towards the second half of September. The bunches are of medium size, oval in shape and the berries are characterized by a firm, thin skin. Grechetto is the vine of white grape variety most established in the area and is widespread practically throughout all of Umbria. The region is rich in both white and black grapes, with an equally distributed production in terms of quality and quantity, of white and red wines. The average production per hectare is fairly low, around 8,7 tonnes: a typical characteristic of quality grapes necessary to produce the best fine Italian wines. In fact 17.000 hectares are destined to vine cultivation which allows a production of almost one million hectoliters of wine. The Umbrian climate is characterized by not very cold winters and hot, dry summers, large ranges in temperatures and widespread rainfall: all positive factors for vine cultivation. It is the only region on the Italian penninsula not washed by the sea, represented by a territory which is largely mountainous and hilly. ![]()
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