Trebbiano Spoletino is a rare gem found exclusively in and around Montefalco. The origins of this grape—whether it was native to the region or brought there—remain a mystery. In the vineyard, it displays the typical characteristics of its family: resilience, late ripening, and naturally high acidity. However, it distinguishes itself from other Trebbiano varieties, which are often watery and bland, through its depth and complexity.
Francesco Mariani brings out the best in Trebbiano Spoletino. Following strict organic practices, he carefully hand-harvests the grapes in mid-October. The grapes undergo an eight-day maceration before fermentation, followed by aging for five months in cement tanks and an additional two months in the bottle. The wine is bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Style: Francesco’s Trebbiano Spoletino is immediately engaging, offering elegance and clarity with autumnal aromas, a well-rounded body, and perfect balance. The wine exudes a cool, inviting character, with significant depth and substance, and promises to age beautifully.
Specifications
- Grape Variety: Trebbiano Spoletino
- Vineyard: In Montefalco, 220 meters above sea level, southeast exposure
- Harvest: By hand
- Fermentation: Spontaneous | wild yeasts, 8-day maceration
- Aging: 5 months in cement tanks, 2 months in the bottle
- Filtration: None
- SO₂: < 50 mg/l
- Alcohol Content: 13% vol.
- Closure: Natural cork
- Serving Temperature: 10-12°C
- Optimal Drinking Window: From now – 2030
- Content and Price per Liter: 0.75 l/(€20/l)
Philosophy: All winemakers listed with Vinonudo use compost, organic fertilizers, and natural preparations in their vineyards, eschewing herbicides, pesticides, and synthetic fertilizers.
