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The Caprai estate has an important presence in Montefalco wine production. Their wine-making success has been noted by Gambero Rosso who has awarded their most prestigious award, the “Tre Bicchieri” (Three Glasses), year after year to the Caprai estate. Marco Caprai began managing the family winery in 1989 after studying enology and the enological history of their region. His goal was to revive the best indigenous varietals while experimenting with new varieties and techniques to best express the capabilities of their vineyard sites. In 2001, Marco was named “Best Italian Producer of the Year” by the Italian Sommelier Association for his success in respecting the long tradition of Italian wine-making while incorporating innovative research and technology practices. In 2005, Caprai was named the “Winery of the Year” by Gambero Rosso, the most important and most consulted wine guide in Italy. In the Renaissance tradition, there are many wines defined as "Greci, Grecanti, Grechetti". The Grecante of Montefalco was among the celebrated wines of this variety and was historically given as a precious gift by farmers to the princes and cardinals of the community. The Grecante of Arnaldo Caprai keeps this traditional story alive. This wine is characterized by an intense straw color. It is intensely fruity yet delicate with floral notes. It is soft, well-balanced and pleasantly fruity. Grecante is an impressive apertif wine and a great accompaniment to fish and white meat. APPELLATION: Grechetto dei Colli Martani D.O.C. VARIETALS: 100 % Grechetto VINEYARD: Calcareous, clay-like terrain in a mid-hill zone of Montefalco. HARVEST: Hand picked during the last 10 days of August – first ten days of September. VINIFICATION: The grapes are collected in small containers and gently pressed in order to obtain only the fresh musts and then fermented at low temperatures, enhancing the perfumes and the finesse of the wine. AGING: Aged for 5 months in stainless steel tanks and 3 months in bottles. PRODUCTION: First vintage produced in 1989. 40,000 bottles of 2003 produced. |
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