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Falesco
Two of Italy’s most acclaimed winemakers, brothers Riccardo and Renzo Cotarella, founded Falesco in
1979. Their philosophy is focused on balancing the uniqueness and tradition of native varietals with the
versatility of international grapes. The result is a complete portfolio of wines that consumers and critics
alike have recognized as exhibiting extreme value and Best of Class offerings.
Est! Est!! Est!!! di Montefiascone DOC
The legend goes that in the 12th century, a wine-loving bishop was traveling through the Italian countryside
on his way to see the coronation of the Pope. As he traveled, he would send a scout ahead of the
convoy to let him know the wine of the area was good by marking “Est” (“It is”) above an inn’s door. As
the scout traveled ahead to Montefiascone, the wine was apparently so good, that the scout marked
that location with “Est! Est!! Est!!!” Montefiascone remains an excellent wine today, particularly so when
crafted by Riccardo Cotarella, who blends 50% Trebbiano, 30% Malvasia, and 20% Roscetto together
for legendary results.
Marciliano Umbria IGT
Falesco has established its reputation by exploring not only the uniqueness and tradition of native
varieties but also the versatility of international grape varieties in new terroirs. Accordingly, Marciliano
is a classic blend of estate-grown Cabernets. To achieve extraordinary depth and concentration, the
juice undergoes a lengthy period of maceration followed by sixteen months in oak resulting in exquisite
complexity and refinement. The final wine is one of the greatest expressions of central Italian Cabernet.
Metodo Classico Brut Rosé
On the highest hill nearby the Falesco winery in Montecchio they have been growing Pinot Noir grapes.
The special exposition and the quality of their vineyards give them the opportunity to obtain grapes with
a perfect sugar-acidity balance that exalt the variety skills. The grapes get a cold vini cation and then a
maceration on the skin for 36 hours in order to obtain the “onion skin” tinge together with the typical
aroma of this varietal. The wine achieved is draughted before getting the second fermentation in bottle
and been left in contact with yeasts for further 18 months.
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