Arnaldo Caprai
Montefalco Rosso DOC
Arnaldo Caprai Montefalco Rosso is a wine that embodies the rich history and unique terroir of the Montefalco region in Umbria. What sets Montefalco Rosso apart is its deep connection to the land—the vineyards are carefully cultivated on the slopes of the Montefalco hills, where the combination of limestone and clay soils, along with the region’s favorable climate, results in wines of great balance and character.
Spurred cordon vines planted in clay matrix soils are situated on the slopes of the Montefalco hills. The vineyards benefit from a unique terroir of limestone and clay soils, which provide excellent drainage and help maintain the right moisture balance for the vines. The region’s favorable microclimate, with warm days and cooler nights, ensures a slow and even ripening of the grapes, preserving their natural acidity and enhancing their aromatic complexity. The Caprai family has carefully chosen these vineyard sites to express the true character of the local varietals, such as Sangiovese and Sagrantino, producing wines with remarkable depth and balance.
- Region
- Umbria
- Appellation
- Montefalco Rosso DOC
- Varietal Composition
- Sangiovese, Sagrantino, Merlot
- Aging
- 12 months in French oak barrels, at least 4 months in bottle
- Alcohol
- 14.02%
Sensationally intense, with notes of wild flowers, violet and red berry jam. Full bodied, rich, dry with a long finish and delicate hint of spice.
Wine Enthusiast
92 Points
2023
"The nose carries dried cherry, wild rose and a dusting of nutmeg with a clarity and lift that could only come from the sun-warmed hillsides of Umbria. Elegant and soft on the palate, fresh acidity holds everything together while the tannins stay polite and inviting. This is the kind of wine you open on a Tuesday night and finish before you even sit down to dinner."
— Jeff Porter, 2026
Wine Advocate
89 Points
2023
"The Arnaldo Caprai 2023 Montefalco Rosso is mostly Sangiovese, with Sagrantino and Merlot in supporting roles. From a hot vintage, the wine offers dark fruit and richness with cured spice and tobacco. The gastronomic latitude of this wine is a strong selling point, especially if something fatty like pork belly is on the menu. The high tannins and acidity of the wine will cut through those foods."
— Monica Larner, 2025
