Only 100% Sagrantino grapes are used in the production of Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG.This grape grows solely in the Montefalco area. It has unique characteristics that bear no similarities with any other grape variety in Italy. All efforts to cultivate this grape in other areas have produced no comparable results.The production area of the grapes apt for the controlled and guaranteed designation of origin.
"Montefalco Sagrantino" includes the land in the entire territory of the Municipality of Montefalco and part of the Municipalities of Bevagna, Gualdo Cattaneo, Castel Ritaldi and Giano dell’Umbria located in the province of Perugia.

Mandatory aging and fining in bottle
The "Montefalco Sagrantino" Secco and Passito wines must be subjected to a mandatory aging period of at least thirty-three months, starting from December 1st of the year of production of the grapes, of which - only for the Secco type - at least twelve months in oak barrels of any size. Besides, the "Montefalco Sagrantino" Secco and Passito wine cannot be marketed if not after a further period of aging in bottle for at least four months.
The production is limited, the bunch itself is very small, and the skins of the grapes are extremely thick. This feature permits partial drying. The wine produced has a very strong structure and an extremely high concentration of polyphenols.
As a result of its extraordinary richness in polyphenols and tannins, Montefalco Sagrantino is very suitable for long aging. Thus, it needs a finishing first in wood and then in the bottle.
The controlled and guaranteed designation of origin "Montefalco Sagrantino” Secco wine at the time of release for consumption, must have the following characteristics:

- colour: deep ruby red sometimes with purple reflexes and tending towards garnet with age;
- perfume: delicate, characteristic that reminds of the blackberries;
- flavour: dry, harmonious;
- minimum total alcohol content: 13.00% vol. (13.50% vol. with the indication of the “Vigna” type);
- minimum total acidity: 4.5 g/l;
- minimum non-reducing extract: 26.0 g/l.
Serving recommendations: grilled meats, with dark sauces, game.
Serving temperature: 18° C