Winery Overview
Francesco Annesanti says that his soul is in his wine. Annesanti is located in Valnerina, an idyllic little corner in Southeast Umbria. There, nestled in the foothills of the Sibillini Mountains, known more for its abundance of streams and waterfalls than for wine, Francesco makes some of the most pristine and delightful natural wines coming out of Umbria today. In 2014, he took over his family’s polycultural farm, consisting of vines, olives, cereals, and livestock. He gradually expanded the 4-hectare mixed vineyard planted by his grandfather to now include 13.5 hectares of indigenous Umbrian varieties, and is continuing to grow! Francesco produces wine in the most natural way without additives or clarifications, using only steel, demijohn and amphora with minimal additions of sulfur, if any. Simply put, few wines are as joyous as these; idiosyncratic and full of character, without being the least bit rustic. His wines are honest, pure and striking for their zen-like harmony, impeccable balance, and beautiful transparency.