It all began in 1971 when Arnaldo Caprai fulfilled an old dream and bought the Val di Maggio estate in the most beautiful area of Montefalco. The entry of the young Marco Caprai into the company in 1988 marked the turning point. Marco Caprai quickly led the winery to the top position in Umbria and is now recognized as one of the best producers in Italy.
In 2001, Marco Caprai received the award "Best Wine Producer in Italy" and in 2005 the Sagrantino di Montefalco Riserva 25 anni 2001 was named "Best Wine of Italy 2005." Another highlight was Caprai being recognized by Gambero Rosso as "Winery of the Year 2006" and by Wine Enthusiast as "European Winery of the Year 2012."