ANTONELLI SAN MARCO
UMBRIA / MONTEFALCO
Antonelli San Marco is a historical winery in the Montefalco DOCG region, dating back to the 13th century. Known for their commitment to quality and sustainable viticultural practices, the estate also cultivates organic olive oil, garbanzo beans, farro, and field beans, making it a true agro-ecological haven. The winery is renowned for producing some of the finest Sagrantino wines, an indigenous grape celebrated for its bold tannins and high concentration of polyphenols. The 190-hectare, family-owned estate has been transitioned to organic farming methods since 2009, with 50 hectares under vines.
The vineyards, located on hills of clay and limestone-rich soil, boast a diverse geological composition which imparts a unique complexity and terroir-driven nuances to the wines. The terrain is pristine, surrounded by lush woods and blessed with an ideal microclimate for the cultivation of vines and olive trees. The winery is located at the heart of the property and is designed for gravity vinification, ensuring that the grapes are handled with care and precision. Only grapes grown in-house using organic agricultural techniques are used, guaranteeing a product of impeccable quality and integrity.
With a special focus on autochthonous grape varietals, particularly Sagrantino, which is exclusive to Montefalco, the winery is always looking to understand more about the grape and its nuances by studying the results of different vintages and vineyards with different sun exposures and soil structures. They also apply this approach to Trebbiano Spoletino, a white grape varietal that was almost extinct but recently rediscovered. They use different vinification techniques such as long maceration on the skin in ceramic amphoras for "Anteprima Tonda" and spontaneous fermentation in wood with "Trebium" to showcase its versatility and aging potential.
Owner
Region
Sub-region
Farming
Harvest
Size
Grapes Grown
Website
Vineland Rep.
Filippo Antonelli
Umbria
Montefalco
Organic
Manual
190 hectares (50 ha under vine).
Grechetto, Trebbiano, Sangiovese, Sangrantino.
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Antonelli San Marco Montefalco Grechetto
Grechetto is the main autochthonous white varietal of Umbria. When blended it is widespread in the Orvieto area, while pure in the Colli Martani whose territory is part of Montefalco.
Appellation: Montefalco DOC
Varietal: 100% Grechetto
Harvest: The grapes are handpicked in the third week of September
Vinification: Soft pressing, cold static clarification; fermentation in stainless steel tanks.
Ageing: In stainless steel tanks, on yeasts; then in the bottle.
Notes: Straw yellow in colour. Opens with elegance to the nose: fresh, fruity and floral with notes of citrus, peach, almond and hawthorn blossom. Taste has good structure and is pleasantly fresh.
92
2019
RV
91
2021
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Antonelli San Marco 'Trebium' Spoleto
Trebbiano Spoletino is a typical grape varietal from the area that stretches between Trevi, Montefalco and Spoleto.
Appellation: Spoleto DOC
Grape varietal: 100% Trebbiano Spoletino, from massale selection of the best old Trebbiano Spoletino vines, grown according to the vine training system between maple trees.
Vineyard: Situated on a hill at an altitude of 350 m a.s.l.; western exposure; Guyot training system.
First vintage: 2007
Harvest: Generally, in the second half of October; the grapes are hand-picked.
Vinification: Skin contact maceration, soft pressing, static cold clarification; fermentation in large oak barrels.
Ageing: It remains on the yeasts for 6 months, it is then bottle-aged.
Tasting notes: Intense straw yellow colour tending to gold. A nose of intense and persistent impact, fruity and floral; one recognises almond and hawthorn blossom, citrus and tropical fruit with a slightly spicy finish. On the palate it is structured and very tasty. With a full acidic structure, typical of Trebbiano Spoletino, and merges into a perfect and amazing balance with the other elements. Excellent persistence and taste.
91
2018
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92
2021
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Antonelli San Marco 'Anteprima Tonda'
Trebbiano Spoletino is an ancient grape varietal that used to be really common in the area between Montefalco, Spoleto and Trevi. In recent years its full potential has been rediscovered, showing versatility in relation to different vinification techniques. For this wine we chose to use clay and ceramic amphoras, spontaneous fermentation with no temperature control and a long maceration on skins, trying to make our Anteprima Tonda a wine expressing this terroir in a natural and organic way, and showing an unknown attitude of this production area for ageable white wines.
Appellation: Trebbiano Spoletino DOC
Grape varietal: 100% Trebbiano Spoletino, from massale selection of the best old Trebbiano Spoletino vines, grown according to the vine training system between maple trees.
Vineyard: Situated on a hill at an altitude of 350 m a.s.l.; western exposure; Guyot training system.
First vintage: 2013
Harvest: Generally in the second half of October; the grapes are hand-picked.
Vinification: Spontaneous fermentation without temperature control, with a long maceration in ceramic vats.
Ageing: After skin racking it remains in amphoras for some months.
Notes: Very mature complexity arises in the dense and compact structure made of orange shades reminiscent of cedar, orange peel, mandarin juice, acacia honey and nutmeg. Full body, solid layered structure and a relaxed and pleasant finish in the round closure.
92
2017
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92
2018
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Antonelli San Marco Montefalco Rosso
Traditional wine based on Sangiovese grape verietal and the typical red grape from Montefalco.
Appellation: Montefalco Rosso DOC
Grape varieties: 70% Sangiovese, 15% of the typical red grape from Montefalco and 15% other red grapes.
First vintage:1979
Vineyards: Located on the hills between 300 and 400 m a.s.l.; southern and southwesterly exposure; training system spurred cordon & Guyot.
Harvest: Begins with Sangiovese towards the end of September and ends with Sagrantino in October. The grapes are hand-picked.
Vinification: Each varietal is separated. Fermentation in contact with the skins and maceration for about 2-3 weeks.
Ageing: Blending of varietals and ageing in large oak barrels for at least 9 months, static clarification in cement vats.
Notes: Ruby red in colour. Olfactory impact intense and fruity, with hints of cherry and wild berries. To the palate it is dry, balanced and well structured. The freshness provided by the Sangiovese gives it an excellent drinkability.
91
2016
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90
2017
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Antonelli San Marco Montefalco Rosso Riserva
Riserva version of our Montefalco Rosso, wine produced only from the best vintages of Sangiovese.
Appellation: Montefalco Rosso Riserva DOC
Grape varieties: A blend based on Sangiovese grape varietal, which was 70% of the total until 2015 vintage, and it’s now 80% of it.
First vintage: 1998
Vineyards: Located on the hills between 300 and 400 m a.s.l.; south/ south-west exposure; training system spurred cordon & Guyot.
Harvest: It begins with Sangiovese towards the end of September and ends with the typical grape from Montefalco in October. The grapes are hand- picked.
Vinification: Maceration tanks are filled by gravity feed. Fermentation in contact with the skins and maceration for about 3 – 4 weeks.
Ageing: The blended component varietals are aged in large oak barrels for at least 18 months. Clarification occurs in cement vats. Bottle ageing for at least 6 months.
Notes: Intense ruby red in colour. Olfactory impact very intense and complex with fruity, floral and spicy hints. The taste is structured and elegant, with a remarkable persistence of taste and smell.
94
2015
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92
2018
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Antonelli San Marco 'Contrario'
It represents a new way of interpreting the typical red grape from Montefalco, cultivated and vinified in such a way as to obtain a young and enjoyable, fresher and very drinkable wine.
Appellation: Umbria Rosso IGT
Grape varietal: 100% Sagrantino
First vintage: 2008
Vineyards: Located on the hills between 300 and 400 m a.s.l.; south/ south-west exposure; training system spurred cordon & Guyot.
Harvest: Last week of September, grapes are hand-picked.
Vinification: By gravity feed; fermentation in contact with the skins for a short period of time.
Ageing: In stainless steel vats then assembling and clarifying in cement vats for some months.
Notes: Dense ruby red colour. A rich and intense nose, featuring fruits with marked notes of citrus and wild berries. Subtle scents of aromatic herbs. Elegant and fresh on the palate. Very persistent and fruity finish.
93
2015
RV
Antonelli San Marco Montefalco Sagrantino
The traditional wine of Montefalco, made exclusively from Sagrantino grapes, vines grown for centuries on the slopes of the Umbrian hills characterised by great structure and longevity.
Appellation: Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG
Grape varietal: 100% Sagrantino
First vintage: 1981
Vineyards: Located on the hills between 300 and 400 m a.s.l.; south/ south-west exposure; training system spurred cordon & Guyot. Mean age more than 15 years.
Harvest: Generally, in the second half of October, the grapes are hand-picked.
Vinification: Using gravity feed; fermentation in contact with the skins for 25 to 40 days. The wine clarifies spontaneously with no need for filtration.
Ageing: In large oak barrels for at least 18 months. Then the wine settles in glass lined cement vats for some months before being bottled.
Notes: Intense ruby red in colour. To the nose rich and powerful, ethereal and very complex. Typically characterised by notes of fruit and aromatic herbs, featuring citrus, cherry, wild berry, mint and oregano. On the palate this wine is very structured, with firm and integrated tannins. A wine that is best expressed with a long bottle ageing.
92
2015
WE
93
2016
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Antonelli San Marco 'Chiusa di Pannone'
It is a selection of Sagrantino grapes that come from the eponymous vineyard.
Appellation: Montefalco Sagrantino DOC
Grape varietal: 100% Sagrantino, from our best selection massale.
First vintage: 2003
Vineyard: Chiusa di Pannone (2.70 hectares). Planted in 1995. Altitude of 400 m a.s.l. Southern exposure with rows following the slopes.
Harvest: Generally at the end of October.
Vinification: Using gravity feed thanks to the two levels of the cellar. Fermentation in contact with the skins for 3 or 4 weeks. Malolactic fermentation takes place in wood.
Ageing: In large oak barrels for at least 30 months. Then the wine settles in glass lined cement vats for some months before being bottled. The wine is not filtered.
Notes: Intense ruby red in colour. A rich and powerful, ethereal and very complex nose. Typically characterised by notes of fruit and aromatic herbs, with citrus features, cherry, berry, mint and oregano. On the palate this wine is very structured, with firm and integrated tannins. A wine that is best expressed with a long bottle ageing.
93
2015
WE
94
2016
FALSTAFF
Antonelli San Marco Molino dell’Attone
It is a Sagrantino cru obtained from a single vineyard with an east-facing exposure.
Appellation: Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG
Grape varietal: 100% Sagrantino.
First vintage: 2015
Vineyard: Planted in 1990. Altitude of 400 m a.s.l. Eastern exposure with rows following the slopes.
Harvest: Generally at the end of October.
Vinification: Using gravity feeding thanks to the two levels of the cellar. Fermentation in contact with the skins for 40 days.
Ageing: In 5hl oak barrels for about 40 months. The wine is not filtered.
Tasting notes: Intense ruby red in colour. Very elegant and complex to the nose. Typically characterised by notes of fruit and aromatic herbs, with citrus features, cherry, berry, mint and oregano. On the palate this wine is very finely structured, with firm and integrated tannins. A wine that is best expressed with a long bottle ageing.
93
2015
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94
2016
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