Perticaia Winery in Montefalco
It was so nice to have a semi-private visit to Perticaia during a recent trip to Umbria.
I had visited the winery once before and had been impressed by the enthusiasm of the team and the quality of their wine.
The name “Perticaia” itself is a nod to the region’s farming heritage—an old Umbrian word meaning “plough.” And truly, this place feels ploughed from the heart of the land. Today, under the stewardship of Paolo, Guido’s son-in-law, that intention burns brighter than ever.
The Visit
Winemaker Lorenzo welcomed us to the property and told us a little about its history. After a brief tour of the winery and vineyard we were led to a quaint tasting room and shop for a formal tasting of their wines including the signature wine of Montefalco, Sagrantino.
A Modern Lens on a Mighty Grape
Sagrantino is not for the faint of heart. It’s a tannic beast—inky, brooding, and bursting with identity. But at Perticaia, it’s tamed with finesse and reverence. The winery produces both a Montefalco Rosso—where Sangiovese plays a supporting role to Sagrantino—and a pure Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG that expresses the grape’s full personality in all its wild intensity.
During my tasting, what stood out wasn’t just the power of the wines—but the detail. The Sagrantino here doesn’t just hint at spice, dark cherries, or forest floor—it tells a story.
Each sip builds with clarity and structure, speaking to practiced hands and a deep respect for the grape.
Wine Experiences for the Curious and the Cultivated
For travelers and wine lovers eager to go beyond the glass, Perticaia offers experiences that mirror the warmth and humility of the team. Tastings are guided by passionate hosts who make you feel more like a welcomed guest than a visitor.
You can book vertical tastings of Sagrantino, or even explore the evolution of the Rosso over time—an experience I highly recommend for anyone curious about how Sagrantino behaves when blended or aged.
And the view? Let’s just say you’ll want to linger.
With vineyards cascading beyond the tasting terrace and soft Umbrian sun gracing every corner, Perticaia offers the kind of serenity that invites reflection—on wine, on life, on what it means to grow something meaningful from the ground up.
In Conclusion
Perticaia isn’t trying to be the biggest name in Montefalco. And that’s exactly why it might become the most memorable. They’re focused, passionate, and tethered to the essence of what Sagrantino is—and what it could become in the right hands.
If you’re making your way through Umbria, seek out this poetic little powerhouse. Come with questions, leave with answers—and maybe a bottle or two that’ll age as gracefully as the story behind it.
