Scacciadiavoli
Montefalco Grechetto
Founded in 1884, Cantina Scacciadiavoli, “cast out the devils”, takes its name from a 19th century exorcist who lived in the small village bordering the vineyard. He was known to use the wines while performing his exorcist ritual of ridding poor souls of demons. The estate was built as a complex and modern wine “factory,” which today spans 130 hectares, 40 of which are vineyards. The vines cover a hill in the heart of the Montefalco appellation, divided between the three provinces of Gualdo Cattaneo, Giano dell’Umbria, and Montefalco.
The winery consists of four vertical levels built into the hill, allowing for the use of gravity throughout production. The grapes arrive from the vineyards directly at the highest level then move down to the second level by gravity flow to be fermented and vinified in wood or stainless steel vats. The ground and underground floors are used to age the wines. The Pambuffetti family has owned and operated Scacciadiavoli since 1954 and produces annually approximately 250,000 bottles.
Tasting Notes
Fresh and lively with good body - the area is mostly clay soils and warm all year - balanced acidity and alcohol for a well made wine.
Cultivation
Grechetto is an indigenous Umbrian varietal. Harvested the first ten days of September.
Vinification
In steel tanks.
Aging
Aged in steel tanks sur lies and in the bottle for a minimum of 3 months.
APPELLATION
DOC Montefalco Grechetto
VARIETAL
100% Grechetto
ABV
13%
PHILOSOPHY
Traditional