Located just a few minutes outside Montefalco’s historic center, Benedetti & Grigi may be a relatively young operation — their first vintage under their own name was only in 2014 — but they’ve moved quickly and intentionally.
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.
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