Montefalco: Where Vines, Culture, and History Intertwine
The ancient heart of Umbria, told through Romanelli’s wines
A Region Steeped in History
Before there was Romanelli, before the DOCGs and the wine guides, there were vines.
The hills of Montefalco have been cultivated since the Etruscan era, when this land was already famed for its fertility and beauty.
Centuries later, these same hills cradle the vineyards of Romanelli - a winery that doesn’t just produce wine, but preserves a living legacy.
Montefalco is not just a location on a map.
It’s a feeling of ancient soil underfoot, of warm light filtering through olive trees, and of a culture where wine is woven into daily life.
The Landscape That Shapes the Wine
Montefalco sits in the heart of Umbria, Italy’s only landlocked region. Surrounded by Tuscany, Lazio, and Le Marche, it has its own quiet magic - less flashy than its neighbors, but every bit as rich.
Romanelli’s estate lies on Colle San Clemente, a gently sloping hillside that benefits from:
Limestone and clay soils that retain minerality and structure
South-facing exposures that soak up sun without over-ripening the fruit
Cool breezes from the Apennines, preserving acidity and freshness
This diverse patchwork of microclimates gives each Romanelli wine a unique fingerprint - a direct reflection of the site it comes from.
Image: Umbria Landscape I Credit: Romanelli
Umbrian Grapes with a Romanelli Signature
What grows in Montefalco is both traditional and distinct:
Sagrantino - A native red known for its bold tannins, brought to elegance through Romanelli’s patient hand
Trebbiano Spoletino - A rare, aromatic white revived through ancient training methods
Grechetto - Crisp and structured, a staple of central Italy
Sangiovese - Italy’s most planted grape, here blended with local power for Montefalco Rosso
Each varietal is vinified from a single cru, preserving the individual voice of each plot of land.
More Than Wine - A Cultural Connection
Romanelli’s connection to Montefalco isn’t only agricultural. It’s cultural.
Their wine labels feature iconography inspired by local frescoes — visual reminders that winemaking here is art as much as it is agriculture.
Even their vino maritato method reflects Montefalco’s past, when vines and trees were grown together in a spirit of survival, sustainability, and symbiosis.
At Romanelli, the region isn’t a backdrop. It’s a protagonist.
Visit Montefalco, Taste Its Soul
Montefalco isn’t just a place to visit. It’s a place to feel.
Whether you’re walking Romanelli’s vineyards, tasting a glass of Le Tese in the shade of a maple tree, or savoring olive oil that carries the green fire of Umbria — you’re engaging in a story that began long before us, and will continue long after.
Come Closer to the Land
When you drink Romanelli, you don’t just taste wine.
You taste the terroir of Montefalco, the rhythm of the seasons, and the culture of a region that still believes in doing things by hand - and by heart.
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