The story
In the hills of Monte Castello di Vibio, Umbria, Cantina Iacopo Paolucci is a small, organic winery built from scratch. As creator JustUs notes in their video, Iacopo planted the vineyards in 2012 and completed the winery in 2016, committing from the start to minimal intervention—indigenous yeasts, low sulfites, and a focus on native grapes. It’s a personal project that feels both modern and deeply rooted in the land.
What makes this place distinctive is Iacopo’s recovery of the Grero grape, a nearly extinct local variety he was among the first to replant. It is now emblematic of the estate. Alongside it, he works with other native varieties like Trebbiano Spoletino and Grechetto, crafting wines that speak directly to Umbria’s heritage. For anyone seeking a genuine, small-scale winery experience, this is a stop that rewards with every glass.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2023.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 3 dish mentions say about the food
Reviewers praise Cantina Iacopo Paolucci for its soulful, rustic charm, with the historical red Grero emerging as the standout dish that captures the venue's warm, authentic spirit.
“A historical red grape variety that was almost completely abandoned. The winemaker rediscovered it and was one of the first to replant it in the Todi area. He is passionate about reviving this local heritage. The wine shows spicy notes of cinnamon and black pepper.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Cantina Iacopo Paolucci. Most active: JustUs
Iacopo Paolucci runs a small, organic winery in Monte Castello di Vibio, Umbria, focusing on native grapes. He started from scratch, planting vineyards in 2012 and building the winery in 2016. He works with minimal intervention, using indigenous yeasts and low sulfites. He is particularly proud of recovering the Grero grape, a nearly extinct local variety that he was among the first to replant, and which is now emblematic of his project.
Dishes mentioned
Trebbiano Spoletino
The winemaker produces two versions of this local white grape, focusing on expressing the terroir of the Todi area. He uses minimal intervention, with native yeasts and low sulfites.
Grechetto
Another autochthonous white grape of the region, produced in a single version. The winemaker follows the same natural philosophy: no forced stabilisation, no filtration, indigenous yeasts.
Grero
A historical red grape variety that was almost completely abandoned. The winemaker rediscovered it and was one of the first to replant it in the Todi area. He is passionate about reviving this local heritage. The wine shows spicy notes of cinnamon and black pepper.
