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The Mario Napolini farm is a small enterprise
situated in the heart of the wine producing area of Montefalco. An
11th century manuscript discovered in the Abbey of St. Maria in
Turrita, records vine growing in this part of Montefalco as early as
1088. The Napolini family have indeed been growing grapes on the
sunny hills to the south of Montefalco and producing high quality
wines for centuries. Today the family is represented by Matteo and
Clara, who follow the cultivation with passion, and their son Mario,
an oenologist who takes care of the wine cellars. The vineyards face
east on clayey soils, with 3-4,000 vines per hectare. When the
grapes are perfectly ripened, they are picked by hand and pressed;
the farm has modern stainless steel equipment, French and Slavonia
wood vessels and a bottling line. The wine is rested in bottles for
months so that its full potential can be appreciated. The farm,
which covers an area of about 30 hectares, produces prestigious
D.O.C. and D.O.C.G. Montefalco wines: Montefalco Rosso D.O.C.,
‘Secco’ (dry) and ‘Passito’ (raisin wine) Montefalco Sagrantino
D.O.C.G. , and Sagrantino marc Grappa. Wine production also includes:
Grechetto Colli Martani D.O.C. (from an indigenous Umbrian vine),
red, white and rosé wines of Monte IGT, and an excellent D.O.P.
extra virgin olive oil
The cellar welcomes guests who wish to taste our products and enjoy
our hospitality.
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