The Carapace 2019 by Tenute Lunelli scores 97 points from Decanter
Tenute Lunelli’s Carapace, a Montefalco Sagrantino born in the striking winery-sculpture created by artist Arnaldo Pomodoro, has received the outstanding score of 97/100 for its 2019 vintage from the prestigious UK magazine Decanter, which praised the wine as “exceptional.”
Carapace is a pure Sagrantino, Umbria’s most iconic native grape, and embodies the variety’s signature strength, structure, and remarkable aging potential. With this vintage, the Lunelli family has achieved a masterful balance, expressing the grape’s intensity with elegance and finesse.
2019 was a standout year for Umbria and the Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG—an ideal vintage that brought out the very best in this wine. Carapace impresses with its depth and complexity, smooth yet powerful tannins, and perfectly tuned acidity.
A profile that won over the judges at Decanter, one of the world’s most respected wine publications and a trusted reference for both enthusiasts and professionals around the globe.