Top 4 Local Wine Appellations
in the Province of Perugia

Antonelli San Marco is a family-owned winery located in the heart of Umbria, in the Montefalco area, with a winemaking tradition dating back to the late 19th century. The estate lies on gently rolling hills between 300 and 450 meters above sea level, with soils rich in clay and limestone that contribute structure and a strong sense of place to the wines. The winery is fully committed to organic viticulture, with certified vineyards and a clear focus on sustainability, biodiversity, and landscape preservation. Antonelli San Marco is especially known for its work with indigenous varieties, particularly Sagrantino and Sangiovese, expressed through wines such as Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG and Montefalco Rosso DOC. The style is defined by precision, balance, and clarity, with controlled extraction and careful use of oak. By combining deep local knowledge with modern enological practices, Antonelli San Marco produces wines that are authentic, age-worthy, and closely tied to the Umbrian terroir.Expand

Montefalco Sagrantino is an Italian appellation for dry red wines that are made exclusively from the local Sagrantino grapes. The wines are incredibly tannic, full-bodied, and powerful, with delicate aromas of red and dark fruits, star anise, as well as hints of violets, tobacco, vanilla, licorice, and leather. Because of high tannins, Montefalco Sagrantino ages exceptionally well, and though the minimum aging period is 37 months, out which one year must take place in oak, most varieties will benefit from longer aging. It is also recommended to decant the wine before serving. These bold wines are best matched with roasted meat, lamb, game, truffles, stews, and aged cheese. Expand

Montefalco Rosso is an Italian appellation located in Umbria that produces fruity red wines with at least 60% Sangiovese and a minimum of 10% Sagrantino grapes. The rest of the blend can be made with other red grapes cultivated in the region. Montefalco Rosso will usually have a fruity and subtly spicy character, pleasant acidity, and well-structured tannins. These wines are not over-powering and may be enjoyed with various courses, but they work especially well with white meat, pasta dishes, charcuterie, soups, and vegetables. Expand

Torgiano Rosso Riserva is an Italian DOCG appellation located around Torgiano, Perugia. The region produces complex and elegant red wines based on Sangiovese, which has to make a minimum of 70 %. Other permitted varieties include Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Canaiolo, and Colorino. The wines are floral and fruity, with aromas that are reminiscent of violets, roses, cherries, and plums. These wines can age exceptionally well. As they age, they tend to develop jammy, toasty, and leather notes with hints of spice. On the palate, they are incredibly well structured, powerful, and round, with good acidity, freshness, and fine tannins. Because of their complexity, Torgiano Rosso Riserva wines are best paired with rich meat dishes, meat ragus, and game. They are a good pairing with mushrooms and truffles. Expand

Montefalco Sagrantino Passito is an Italian appellation for sweet dessert wines made from the local Sagrantino grape variety. These straw (passito) wines are made with grapes that were air-dried for two months. The process results in concentrated, smooth, dense, and full-bodied wines with typical fruit jam notes and well-balanced acidity. They are best paired with dry desserts and creamy or aged cheese varieties. These wines belong to the larger Montefalco Sagrantino appellation that also includes dry red wines. Expand