Tenuta Bellafonte prefers to take advantage of the Montefalco name by using the Montefalco Bianco DOC for their wine made entirely from Trebbiano Spoletino, an under-the-radar grape that deserves recognition because of its captivating character. Their mid-weight 2024 Sperella marries richness with an appealing and intriguing white pepper-like spiciness that I find characteristic of Trebbiano Spoletino, which, by the way, is unrelated to the more pedestrian Trebbiano Toscana or Trebbiano d’Abruzzo. The spice of Bellafonte’s Sperella makes it a fine choice for grilled swordfish with a lemon caper sauce.
91 Michael Apstein – Oct 1, 2025