This small region in central Italy once again proves that it’s small only in size. The high number of Tre Bicchieri awarded (this year 15, a record) are a perfect reflection of an industry that’s in great form, demonstrating the quality of the region’s reds, but its white side as well.

The most prestigious appellations delivered in spades: in Montefalco 2017 Sagrantinos (and some 2016s) were in the limelight. Despite the heat, the former made for very dense wines; but now, through calibrated maceration and the skillful use of barrel aging, their tannins are in balance with the rest of the wines’ texture.