Cenci – Àlago 2024

Cenci Winery born in an ancient rural settlement dating back to 1687, founded by the Olivetan Monks in San Biagio della Valle, in the Eburnean countryside, located 15 kilometers south of Perugia. For four generations, the Cenci family has dedicated their passion to wine production. With approximately 40 hectares of land, including 6 dedicated to vineyards, they cultivate a variety of grape vines. Among these are Grechetto (known as Grechetto di Todi) and Trebbiano Spoletino for white grapes, and Sangiovese, Petit Verdot (used in small proportions for San Biagio), and Merlot for red grapes. The terroir, situated in a hilly area, features predominantly clayey/sandy soil enriched by the presence of travertine limestone, a rock formed from ancient alluvial deposits. This imparts a distinctive note of salinity and minerality to the wines. A small lake at the heart of the vineyards creates a special microclimate and serves as a nature reserve for local wildlife and flora. Giovanni Cenci, the custodian of this family legacy, shares his vision of “Tradition and Innovation” with a deep connection to the Umbrian land, its ancient traditions, and native grape varieties. For him, embracing tradition means adopting the ancient cultivation methods of the monks but with a contemporary and innovative approach. They have thus embraced organic farming and are continually committed to research to reduce the use of copper, thereby minimizing their environmental impact and maximizing the potential of this unique land, all while respecting and valuing it to the fullest.->Discover all the wines of Cenci Winery