Montefalco Sagrantino Docg or Sagrantino di Montefalco Docg takes its name from the grape from which it is produced. Harvested for centuries on the slopes of the hills of Umbria, Sagrantino is considered autochthonous, despite several assumptions about its origin. Some consider it of Spanish origin, others believe it was imported from the first Franciscan friars, others think it was introduced in Italy by the Saracens. This Docg contributes largely to the merits acquired by the Umbrian region as a producer of fine wines; it was already known and consumed by the popes during the Renaissance and the governors. The production area includes the entire territory of the municipalities of Montefalco, Bevagna, Gualdo Cattaneo, Castel Ritaldi and Giano dell’Umbria, in the province of Perugia. The vinification and aging must be made within the territory of the municipalities included in the area of production. The wine Montefalco Sagrantino dry and passito can be released for consumption only after they have undergone some degree of aging, at least thirty months, at least twelve of them in wooden barrels for the dry version, while for the passito there is no mandatory aging in wood. The periods of ageing start from 1st December after the harvesting of grapes. Sagrantino passito is ideal if accompanied by sweets, especially pastry bakery, jam tarts with blackberries or other soft fruits. It should be drunk as a meditation wine or with pecorino cheese, very spicy when aged. Sagrantino dry instead goes combined with roasts, game, wild hair and a pasta dura cheese.