Montefalco

"railing," and Montefalco is Umbria's: it sits on a high hill with views all around.

Green-Hearted Italy 1995

The main object of a visit to Montefalco is to inspect its many excellent frescoes; painted histories of S. Francis and S. Jerome, by

Sketches and Studies in Italy and Greece, Second Series John Addington Symonds 1866

The main object of a visit to Montefalco is to inspect its many excellent frescoes; painted histories of S. Francis and S. Jerome, by

New Italian sketches John Addington Symonds 1866

The main object of a visit to Montefalco is to inspect its many excellent frescoes; painted histories of S. Francis and S. Jerome, by

Sketches and Studies in Italy and Greece, Complete Series I, II, and III John Addington Symonds 1866

Many convents are celebrated for the saints whom they produced, such as Montefalco in Central Italy, the home of

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 7: Gregory XII-Infallability 1840-1916 1913

Known as the balcony of Umbria for its 360-degree views of the landscape and vineyards below, the charming town of Montefalco is at the center of Umbria's most important wine-making areas.

Kathy McCabe: Savoring Umbria's Earthy Tastes Kathy McCabe 2011

While in Montefalco, you might want to visit Museo Civico di San Francesco home to the incredible fresco cycle Life of Saint Francis by Benozzo Gozzoli.

Kathy McCabe: Savoring Umbria's Earthy Tastes Kathy McCabe 2011

Tips: Park at the entrance to the town of Montefalco and walk up the steep hill to the center.

Kathy McCabe: Savoring Umbria's Earthy Tastes Kathy McCabe 2011

This is where Sagrantino di Montefalco, a premier wine made with 100% Sagrantino grapes, and Montefalco Rosso, typically a blend of Sangiovese, Sagrantino and Merlot are produced.

Kathy McCabe: Savoring Umbria's Earthy Tastes Kathy McCabe 2011

There are few better places to sample the local wines than Enoteca L' Alchimista, tucked in the corner of Montefalco's main piazza.

Kathy McCabe: Savoring Umbria's Earthy Tastes Kathy McCabe 2011