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Il Monte Caro Valpolicella DOC 2021
Il Monte Caro Valpolicella DOC 2021
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Wine Name and Vintage
Il Monte Caro Valpolicella DOC 2021
Grape Varietals
Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella
Region
Valpolicella, Veneto, Italy
Viticulture
At Il Monte Caro, organic farming methods avoid synthetic chemicals to respect the land and its traditions. Grapes are meticulously hand-harvested to ensure top quality.
Winemaking and Aging
Winemaking: Vinified with spontaneous fermentation to maintain its natural character. Crafted in stainless steel tanks to preserve its fresh fruit profile.
Aging: Aged in steel vats for optimal vibrancy and clarity.
Tasting Notes
Fresh notes of cherry and delicate floral undertones. On the palate, it is fragrant, well-balanced, and marked by impressive persistence.
Food Pairing
Pairs wonderfully with pasta dishes, white meats, and medium-aged cheeses. Serve at 60°-64°F.
Nestled in Mezzane di Sotto in the province of Verona, Il Monte Caro winery sits at an altitude of 300 meters above sea level. Its vineyards flourish on soils ranging from clay with basalt rock to limestone-rich, stony terrains, benefiting from a dry, ventilated microclimate influenced by northern winds and the volcanic soil's warmth.
The winery's story began in 1986 when Enzo, a photographer, discovered this idyllic hilly terrain. Alongside his wife Carla, Enzo transformed it into a flourishing estate, planting vineyards and olive groves and constructing a rustic farmhouse. Today, the legacy continues with their children:
- Giorgio: An engineer with a passion for winemaking, a certified sommelier, and the curator of their wines.
- Emanuela: A photography enthusiast and the estate's viticulturist, responsible for the winery's visual identity.
At Il Monte Caro, the philosophy centers on creating authentic, organic wines that honor the land and its traditions. The estate spans 7 hectares, cultivating Valpolicella’s traditional grapes and a small selection of Cabernet Sauvignon. The vineyard is managed using organic methods, avoiding synthetic chemicals, and grapes are meticulously hand-harvested to ensure quality. In the cellar, the wines are vinified with spontaneous fermentation, maintaining their natural character.
