Montefalco Rosso is a red wine from the Montefalco zone of central Umbria. While the most famous wine of this zone, Sagrantino di Montefalco, is made from the Sagrantino grape, a Montefalco Rosso is produced primarily from Sangiovese, as the wine must contain 60% to 70% of that variety. Other varieties in the blend include Sagrantino and other local approved varieties, such as Merlot. The wine must be aged for 18 months before release, while that period increases to 30 months for a Montefalco Rosso Riserva.

The wine is medium-full with good acidity from the Sangiovese grape and a rugged, spicy character from the Montefalco grape. This is a more approachable wine that Sagrantino di Montefalco and is an excellent food wine, especially with pork, lamb or lighter game. Most version are made to be consumed upon release (at age two or three) and can drink for five to seven years after the release date. (Wine/Appellations)