Arnaldo Caprai
Montefalco Rosso Riserva DOC
Embodies the bolder spirit of its little brother Montefalco Rosso, with a similar composition of Sangiovese, Sagrantino, and Merlot. The special vineyard sites and location for this wine rival the textural and body characteristics of even the best Brunello di Montalcino.
Vintage Factsheets
The oldest historical selection of the estate vineyard Monte della Torre. 25 to 30 year old vines. Limestone and clay soils. South & South-West exposure.
- Region
- Umbria
- Appellation
- Montefalco Rosso DOC Riserva
- Varietal Composition
- Sangiovese, Sagrantino, Merlot
- Aging
- 8 years in French oak and minimum 8 months aging in bottle.
- Alcohol
- 14.5%
Tertiary aromas blend with chocolate, black and red fruit jam and sweet spice perceptions. The long ageing shows an ample texture of balsamic wood facets, notes of incense and toasted components that merge into a lush and elegant texture.
Wine Advocate
91 Points
2022
"Showing big intensity with black fruit flavors and sweet spice, the full-bodied Arnaldo Caprai 2022 Montefalco Rosso Riserva is a tag-team effort of Sagrantino and Sangiovese. The Umbrian grape delivers power and structure, with the Sangiovese bringing freshness and dark fruit flavors. The 2022 vintage saw a warm and sunny growing season, and this wine shows chewy richness and almost protein-like texture as a result. It comes close to going over the top."
— Monica Larner, 2025
