The name itself, Scacciadiavoli, translates to “banish the devils.” It comes from a 14th-century legend involving a local exorcist—and a young woman said to be freed from an evil spirit after drinking Montefalco’s red wine.
Bocale was founded in 2002, but its roots go back over a century. The Valentini family has been tied to the land around Montefalco for generations, even during some of the region’s hardest periods.
Lungarotti’s investment in Montefalco is a natural extension of a family already deeply embedded in the winemaking soul of Umbria.
Our guide that day was Valeria Gasparri, who ran the show with the ease and confidence that comes from experience.
Romanelli Family in Montefalco Romanelli is a classic winery where the story, the land, and the winemaker paint a lovely picture as soon as you enter.That was the feeling I…
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.
Can Trebbiano Spoletino grown ten kilometers apart taste completely different?
Antonelli Winery in Montefalco Antonelli San Marco is gorgeous, well-established winery in Montefalco who played host for our first formal evening in this quaint wine-producing region.The evening opened with glasses…
Colle Ciocco – Montefalco Traditional Winemaking As wine writers, we’re often hosted by people who talk about family legacies. Yet visiting the Spacchetti family, just outside Montefalco’s historic center, I…