Cristina Mercuri MW used her Montefalco masterclass to argue that this region is in the middle of a stylistic shift: from power to precision, from sheer opulence toward what she called “shaping elegance.”
The small winery sits among rolling hills of Montefalco, with vines falling away toward the horizon and butterflies drifting through the air like something from a technicolor Walt Disney film
We began with the Trebbiano Spoletino, Nubite 2024, a wine that neatly encapsulates Terre de la Custodia’s blend of tradition and precision.
Alzatura is a very home-style winery located in a regular neighborhood but with winemaking equipment outside. The tasting room is lined with books. There is an intimate setting for small groups.
Dionigi Winery Montefalco Within the Montefalco appellation, Dionigi offers an elevated kind of winery experience. One where attention to detail, hospitality, and design are as carefully considered as the wines…
Tenuta Bellafonte represents a more recent, modern approach to Montefalco.
Antonelli San Marco stands as one of the region’s most established and influential estates.
In the hills of Montefalco appellation, the Mevante presents itself as a gorgeous modern winery.
Montioni remains modest in scale, with vineyards planted to Sagrantino, Sangiovese, Merlot, and Grechetto.
Roussillon has long been defined by its reds—powerful & sun-soaked. In the past they were often high in alcohol. Today these wines are more balanced and still deeply rooted in the rugged landscape of southern France. Yet after a recent visit, he region’s white wines may be its most underappreciated asset.