Filium

Producer: Valdangius

Valdangius, located in the historic Località San Marco in Montefalco, is an artisanal producer whose identity is entirely shaped by the terroir. San Marco has been regarded for generations as one of the region’s most suitable crus, thanks to its limestone-clay soils, optimal exposure, and pronounced temperature variations. This combination yields grapes with high aromatic concentration, natural freshness, and a clear structural backbone.

Montefalco – often called the “balcony of Umbria” – forms the natural setting where indigenous varieties such as Sagrantino and Trebbiano Spoletino reach their fullest expression. The mineral richness of the soil, the constant Apennine ventilation, and the centuries-old winemaking tradition create a microclimate that produces wines with depth, intensity, and long aging potential.

Valdangius practices artisanal and sustainable vineyard management, approaching each plot individually to let the specific soil characteristics speak. The philosophy is one of minimal intervention: listening to the rhythm of the seasons, respecting the uniqueness of each vintage, and allowing the terroir to determine the choices made in the cellar. The result is wines with a clear origin signature, characterized by precision and a pure translation of the Montefalco landscape.

Region: Montefalco - San Marco

Variety: 100% Trebbiano Spoletino

Vintage: 2023

Vinification:

Cold maceration on the skins for 24–36 hours, followed by gentle pressing. Spontaneous fermentation takes place in lightly toasted French oak barriques. Bâtonnage in French oak barriques for 10 months.
Then follows 1 year of bottle aging.

Color / bouquet / taste:

This producer invited us during Vinitaly, and we did not regret it: he makes wines that, like true gems, flawlessly express the intrinsic identity of each grape variety.

Food pairings:

• Ideal with refined fish dishes, preparations with shellfish and crustaceans, or dishes based on truffle or porcini mushrooms.

Serving temperature: 11-12 °C

Aging potential: 10 years. Drink from 2026

Alcohol: 13%

Filium is the crown jewel of the estate. Only about 1,000 numbered bottles are produced annually.

After 12 months of aging in barrique, the wine develops a complex and surprising structure without concealing the intrinsic identity of the grape variety.