Montecorneo 570
Sant'Andrea d’Agliano (PR) - UMBRIA
Montecorneo 570 is a small family-run business located in Sant’Andrea d’Agliano, in the province of Perugia. The area was marked, in the Gregorian land registry, found in the state archives, under the name of Montecorneo. 570, on the other hand, is the house number attributable to the family of Maria Cristina Ceccucci and Fausto Gallina, who run the company together with their children Sara and Federico.
Sara, after studying oenology and doing experiences abroad moves back home in 2017, where her passion for wine was passed down from her family, who had been involved in viticulture for generations. The vineyard was purchased in the 1970s by the Gallina family. Then it fell into disuse, it was recovered at the beginning of 2000, and then managed to shine as an all-round hospitality activity in 2010.
The philosophy of Montecorneo 570 revolves around concepts such as hospitality, tradition, conviviality and sharing. For this reason, each bottle is also a direct experience, an opportunity to get to know a territory and let yourself be conquered by its inhabitants.
The farm also produces vinegar and oil, and in the vineyard the dictates of organic farming are followed, in close contact with nature, where the must becomes, as they like to say, "the mirror of the soil". The winery focuses on native grape varieties such as Montepulciano, Grechetto, and Merlot grown on soil composed of limestone, sand and clay, the harvest takes place manually, and in the cellar the must ferments spontaneously, with only indigenous yeasts.
Producer | Montecorneo 570
Region | Umbria
Variety | Grechetto
Alcohol | 14%
Two separate harvests, taken ten days apart, are softly pressed with great care to avoid oxygen exposure. Each batch ferments separately in stainless steel before being assembled and aged in concrete. The result is a bright, textured wine with notes of citrus, white flowers, and almond, carried by a clean, mineral finish. Elegant yet full of character.
Producer | Montecorneo 570
Region | Umbria
Variety | Grechetto, Trebbiano, Malvasia
Alcohol | 13%
Four years of recovery pruning of the old vineyard, planted in 1970 by Sara’s grandfather Guido, with Grechetto, Trebbiano and Malvasia. Three days of maceration on the skins, the grapes are pressed and the vinification continues in white. Fermentation and aging are carried out in steel.
Producer | Montecorneo 570
Region | Umbria
Variety | Montepulciano
Alcohol | 18%
Collaboration with Oscar Quagliarini. Montepulciano wine based aromatised with cinchona bark, rhubarb and wormwood.
Producer | Montecorneo 570
Region | Umbria
Variety | Montepulciano
Alcohol | 13%
The grapes are manually harvested in the coolest hours over the course of a week, then given a direct and delicate pressing to capture colour and freshness. Fermentation starts in stainless steel and continues in concrete, with the fermenting masses refreshed with new must before being moved back to steel to rest through winter. The result is a luminous, savoury rosé with notes of wild berries, citrus, and herbs. Crisp, dry, and irresistibly drinkable.
Producer | Montecorneo 570
Region | Umbria
Variety | Montepulciano, Merlot
Alcohol | 13%
A local favourite from Sara Gallina’s Montecorneo project in Umbria, Tous les Jours is usually poured only at the village festival. A blend of Montepulciano and Merlot, made partly as a red and partly as a rosé, it’s fermented and aged in stainless steel for maximum freshness. Juicy, light, and super drinkable, bright red fruit, a hint of herbs, and an easy, joyful finish.
Producer | Montecorneo 570
Region | Umbria
Variety | Montepulciano
Alcohol | 13.5%
The grapes are de-stemmed and partly pressed, then fermented in concrete tanks with three daily pump-overs early on to build texture and depth. Once fermentation finishes, the wine is drawn off, assembled, and returned to concrete for further ageing. The result is a pure, savoury expression with notes of dark cherry, spice, and earth.
Producer | Montecorneo 570
Region | Umbria
Variety | Merlot
Alcohol | 13.5%
The grapes are harvested in the coolest hours of the day to preserve freshness, then undergo a “sandwich-style” vinification in closed steel tanks, with alternating layers of whole bunches and de-stemmed fruit. Once fermentation finishes and all sugars are consumed, the wine is drained off into stainless steel for further ageing. The result is pure and energetic, showing bright red fruit, gentle spice, and a savoury edge
Producer | Montecorneo 570
Region | Umbria
Variety | Grechetto
Alcohol | 11.5%
A sweet, elegant white from old-vine Grechetto at Montecorneo, Umbria. The best grapes are left longer on the vine and then air-dried naturally before fermentation in steel. After a short rest in demijohns, the wine is aged 2 years in old barriques, developing rich notes of dried fruit, citrus peel, and almond. Layered, fragrant, and perfectly balanced.