Cannara occupies a central position in the Umbrian Valley, on the left bank of the Topino, between the hills of Assisi and Spello and the wine-growing routes leading towards Bevagna and Montefalco. The landscape alternates between the flat areas of the valley floor, characterised by alluvial soils, and the first, better-exposed hills, where the well-drained, sedimentary soils favour balanced viticulture. The climate, typical of the Umbrian hinterland, features bright, dry summers, significant temperature variations between day and night, and a breeze that helps to keep the grapes healthy.
Alongside the most widespread regional grape varieties, such as Sangiovese, Grechetto and Sagrantino, Cannara preserves a particularly interesting ampelographic heritage linked to the Cornetta variety, locally known as Vernaccia di Cannara. The range of wines includes full-bodied, intense reds, wines made from Umbrian grapes, and passito wines produced through the natural drying of the bunches on racks or under covered frames. The Cannara IGT focuses primarily on red and sweet red wines, whilst the Vernaccia di Cannara designation falls under the Colli Martani DOC for grapes grown and vinified within the designated area.
Local tradition is expressed through careful pruning, rational management of the vine canopy, harvests timed to ripeness, and winemaking techniques designed to preserve the fruit, tannins and varietal identity.
