The winery
Falesco
Italian winery founded by the Cotarella brothers, known for rediscovering the local grape varieties of Alto Lazio and for production distributed between Lazio and Umbria.
- Lazio; Umbria · Italia
- Since 1979
- 6 products
The story
The winery was founded by brothers Renzo and Riccardo Cotarella with the aim of restoring the historic vineyards of Alto Lazio and developing a modern winemaking project. Over time the business has expanded with vineyards and operational facilities between Montefiascone and Montecchio, giving rise to the group now also identified by the Famiglia Cotarella brand.
Production philosophy
Research and enhancement of the local heritage, combined with the use of modern winery technology: production balances a focus on native varieties with the use of international grape varieties for some flagship wines.
Terroir and vineyards
Vineyards are spread across the area between Lake Bolsena, Montefiascone and Montecchio/Orvieto; the estate operates on land located on the border between Lazio and Umbria.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Trebbiano
- Malvasia
- Roscetto
- Merlot
- Sangiovese
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Syrah
- Chardonnay
- Aleatico
- Hectares
- 260.0
- Bottles per year
- 3000000
What makes it distinctive
- Founded by Renzo and Riccardo Cotarella, with a focus on rediscovering the indigenous grape varieties of Alto Lazio.
- Iconic wine: Est! Est! Est! di Montefiascone.
- Lines based on two distinct terroirs: the "Latium Line" and the Umbria line.
- Large-scale production.
- The brand is part of the Famiglia Cotarella group, undergoing a generational transition to the next generation.
