International press and trade professionals in the heart of Umbria’s wine country from April 26 to 28. Among the most anticipated events: the Gran Premio del Sagrantino, Etichetta d’Autore, and a Masterclass with Master of Wine Cristina Mercuri.
March 12, 2026 (Montefalco, Perugia) — Montefalco welcomes national and international press along with wine trade professionals for “A Montefalco”, the initiative promoted by the Consorzio Tutela Vini Montefalco, scheduled from April 26 to 28. The event is dedicated to the current market releases of wines produced in the Montefalco and Spoleto denominations, as well as to the new vintage of Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG.
The event represents an exclusive opportunity for in-depth exploration and tasting, offering a close look at the wine identity of a territory that symbolizes Umbria’s wine heritage. The program will involve journalists and industry professionals through technical tastings, masterclasses, and winery visits.
Among the most anticipated moments is the Masterclass led by Master of Wine Cristina Mercuri, focused on the contemporary interpretation of Montefalco wines and their role in international gastronomy, scheduled for Monday, April 27 at 6:00 pm. On Tuesday, April 28 at 9:00 am, at the San Francesco Museum Complex, the presentation of the 2022 vintage and the producers participating in “A Montefalco” 2026 will take place. Coordinated by journalist Jacopo Cossater, the speakers will include Alfredo Gentili, Mayor of Montefalco; Ian D’Agata, journalist and President of the external commission responsible for the vintage evaluation; Paolo Bartoloni, President of the Consorzio Tutela Vini Montefalco; Sandro Camilli, President of AIS Italia; Simona Meloni, Regional Councillor for Agriculture of the Umbria Region; and Stefania Proietti, President of the Umbria Region.
At the heart of the initiative will be the tasting room, where it will be possible to taste the current releases of the main denominations of the territory, including Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG (dry and passito), Montefalco Rosso DOC, Montefalco Rosso Riserva DOC, Montefalco Bianco DOC, Montefalco Grechetto DOC, Spoleto Trebbiano Spoletino DOC, Spoleto Trebbiano Spoletino Superiore DOC, Spoleto Trebbiano Spoletino Spumante DOC, and Spoleto Trebbiano Spoletino Passito DOC, together with the new vintage of Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG, the 2022.
The program will also include opportunities for discussion and in-depth exploration dedicated to the culture of Montefalco wine. Among these is the “Gran Premio del Sagrantino”, the national competition dedicated to sommeliers from across Italy, who will compete in communicating and promoting Sagrantino through tastings, pairings, and technical tests related to service and wine lists.
Great attention will also be devoted to the presentation of the Etichetta d’Autore, the artistic work created each year to celebrate the new vintage of Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG. For the 2026 edition, the label dedicated to the 2022 vintage will be unveiled, symbolizing the dialogue between wine, art, and territory.
Alongside tastings and institutional meetings, wineries across the territory will open their doors to journalists and industry professionals: a series of initiatives aimed at journalists, restaurateurs, wine merchants, sommeliers, and wine sector professionals, dedicated to discovering the wineries and production sites firsthand.
Thirty-one wineries will participate in the 2026 edition: Agricola Mevante, Antonelli, Arnaldo Caprai, Bocale, Cesarini-Sartori, Colle Ciocco, Colle Uncinano, Còlpetrone, Di Filippo, Dionigi, Fongoli, Goretti – Fattoria Le Mura Saracene, La Veneranda, Le Cimate, Lungarotti, Montioni, Moretti Omero, Ninni, Perticaia, Romanelli, Scacciadiavoli, Tenuta Alzatura, Tenuta Bellafonte, Tenuta di Saragano, Tenute Lunelli – Carapace, Terre de la Custodia, Terre de’ Trinci, Terre di San Felice, Tudernum, and Valdangius.
The initiative is organized by the Consorzio Tutela Vini Montefalco, with the support of CSR Umbria SRG10, under the patronage of the Municipalities of Montefalco and Bevagna and in collaboration with the Strada del Sagrantino.
Accreditation is now open for wine trade professionals interested in participating in the tastings and scheduled events. All information about the program and participation procedures is available at the following link:
