What does Collepiano taste like?

Expect intense blackberry, vanilla, black pepper, and clove aromas, backed by powerful, chewy tannins and a long, slightly bitter-edged finish typical of 100% Sagrantino.

How is Collepiano different from Caprai's 25 Anni?

Both are 100% Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG, but 25 Anni is sourced from the winery's best parcels with a longer aging regime and is positioned as the flagship, while Collepiano is the broader estate bottling — still powerful, but slightly more approachable and more widely available.

Does Collepiano need decanting?

Yes — due to its firm tannic structure, decanting for at least 60-90 minutes before serving is strongly recommended, especially for younger vintages.

CuvéeUmbriaRed

Arnaldo Caprai Sagrantino di Montefalco Collepiano

アルナルド・カプライサグランティーノ・ディ・モンテファルココッレピアーノ

Arnaldo Caprai

About Arnaldo Caprai Sagrantino di Montefalco Collepiano

Style: Red
Grape Varieties: Sagrantino
Price Range: $50-60 (US retail); reference conversion for Japan approx. ¥8,500-10,500
Alcohol: 15.5%

Collepiano is Arnaldo Caprai's benchmark, single-vineyard-driven Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG, first released with the 1980s vintages and now the winery's most widely distributed 100% Sagrantino. Grapes come from the gently sloping ('colle piano') estate vineyards around Montefalco. Fermentation runs about 15 days in stainless steel with extended maceration, followed by 22 months in French oak barrique and a minimum of 6 months in bottle. The result is a powerful, structured red with blackberry, vanilla, black pepper, and clove aromas, firm tannins, and a long, savory finish that rewards a decade or more of cellaring.

Sommelier's Note

Collepiano is the purest expression of Sagrantino's power — if the 25 Anni is Caprai's showpiece, Collepiano is the everyday proof of why Montefalco deserves DOCG status.

New to wine?

A full-bodied, high-tannin red — decant at least an hour before serving and pair with rich, fatty foods to soften the grip of the tannins.

Food Pairings

A natural match for grilled or braised game, lamb shank, porcini mushroom dishes, and aged pecorino. Its firm tannins also stand up well to charcuterie and hard, aged cheeses.

When to drink it

Special dinners, cheese and game pairings, cellar-worthy gifts for wine collectors.

Terroir & Winemaking

100% Sagrantino from Montefalco DOCG estate vineyards. Fermented approx. 15 days in stainless steel with extended skin maceration, aged 22 months in French oak barrique plus a minimum of 6 months in bottle before release. ABV approximately 15.5%.

About the producer

Arnaldo CapraiThe producer who single-handedly revived Sagrantino di Montefalco, Arnaldo Caprai is the benchmark reference for this ancient Umbrian grape.Visit the producer page →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Collepiano taste like?: Expect intense blackberry, vanilla, black pepper, and clove aromas, backed by powerful, chewy tannins and a long, slightly bitter-edged finish typical of 100% Sagrantino.
How is Collepiano different from Caprai's 25 Anni?: Both are 100% Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG, but 25 Anni is sourced from the winery's best parcels with a longer aging regime and is positioned as the flagship, while Collepiano is the broader estate bottling — still powerful, but slightly more approachable and more widely available.
Does Collepiano need decanting?: Yes — due to its firm tannic structure, decanting for at least 60-90 minutes before serving is strongly recommended, especially for younger vintages.

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