The Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG or Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG takes its name from the grape from which they are produced , which grows only in Umbria in the green hills of Montefalco and Bevagna and in the municipalities of Giano dell ' Umbria , Gualdo Cattaneo and Castel Ritaldi . The name of Sagrantino grape derives from the tradition of the Franciscan friars who cultivated this grape from which they made a raisin intended for religious rites . The blend is absolutely single variety , 100 % Sagrantino : it is a wine of great structure and very tannic , so that it must be aged at least 33 months , with at least 12 months in oak barrels for version dry . Sagrantino must be aged then in bottle for at least 4 months. Production area: Umbria Name: Sagrantino DOCG 5 best wineries (best scores by Wine Advocate): Caprai, Tabarrini, Milziade Antano, Falesco, Scacciadiavoli Colour: dark ruby red Bouquet: delicate with hints of blackberries Taste: intense, full-bodied Accompainments: roasted meats, game