Wine Line - Wine Education and Tasting Podcast

Please listen to my interview with Liu Pambuffetti of Scacciadiavoli di Pambuffetti, a historic winery in Montefalco, Umbria. It's all about the Sagrantino grape.    The origins of Sagrantino are still debated, but one theory considers it originating in Greece and imported into Italy by Byzantine monks. Another theory is that it came from Asia Minor and was introduced to Montefalco by Franciscan monks. Sagrantino is a unique grape variety grown only in the areas of Montefalco, Bevagna, Gualdo Cattaneo, Castel Ritaldi and Giano dell 'Umbria. Sagrantino produces elegant, complex, large structured red wines. It is full of character and has excellent aging potential. Both "Montefalco Sagrantino Secco" (dry red wine) and "Montefalco Sagrantino Passito" (sweet red wine) are protected by the DOCG since 1992. Listen and learn about Sagrantino.