ANTONELLI

MONTEFALCO | UMBRIA

 Owner: Antonelli Family

 Winemaker: Filippo Antonelli

 Hectares under vines: 40 ha

 Altitude above sea level: 350 m

 Green code: Certified Organic

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WHAT THEY SAY

In 1881 Francesco Antonelli, a lawyer from Spoleto, bought the estate which had belonged to the Archbishop for the previous 600 years. It is still family run today. The entire estate comprises 170 ha of land in the Montefalco DOC appellation area, 40 of which are devoted to vineyards, the rest is covered with olive trees and farmland. The hilly area is an ideal microclimate for vineyards. The vineyards are planted on slopes with an average altitude of 350 m. The terroir is clay based and rich in limestone deposits, dating from different geological periods: some parts are very deep, other parts very rich in fossils, both giving the wine intensity and complexity.

 WHAT WE SAY

Antonelli San Marco specialises in the varietals of Umbria - and in particular the exclusive varietal of Montefalco -Sagrantino. Careful focus and study on soil structure and sun exposure has deepened understanding of the grape and led to particular vineyards being isolated for Sagrantino Cru. They have also revived the almost extinct (but incredibly versatile) white varietal Trebbiano Spoletino, experimenting successfully with long skin maceration in ceramic amphora to create ‘Anteprima Tonda’ and also spontaneous fermentation in wood for ‘Trebium’.

WHAT OTHERS SAY

Filippo Antonelli’s wines resemble their maker: elegant, complex, and with an intriguing personality. The wines never display excessive extract but good balance with the oak in which they age, and interesting development over time – Gambero Rosso

WINES WE IMPORT:

WHITES: Trebbiano Spoletino DOC Anteprima Tonda Trebbiano Spoletino DOC Grechetto Colli Martani DOC

 REDS: Sangiovese Baiocco IGT Contrario IGT (Sagrantino) Montefalco Rosso DOC (70% Sangiovese, 15% Sagrantino, 15% Montepulciano) Montefalco Rosso Riserva DOC (70% Sangiovese ( oldest vines), 15% Sagrantino, 15% Montepulciano) Sagrantino Di Montefalco DOCG Sagrantino Di Montefalco Chiusa Di Panno DOCG

SWEET:
Sagrantino Di Montefalco Passito DOCG