Cantina di Monteforte, `Terre di Monteforte` Soave Classico
Vintage: 2025
| Vintage | Product Code | Format | Closure | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | MO507A25 | 12 x 75 | Screwcap | Not Yet Available |
| 2025 | MO507H25 | 12 x 37.5 | Screwcap | Available |
Producer
Cantina di Monteforte is a cooperative winery in the eastern part of Soave Classico. They farm over 1,200 hectares of vines, many in the Soave Classico DO, where they have some of the best vineyard sites, as well as some outside of the Classico zone.
60% of Cantina di Monteforte’s vines are planted on hills, facing south and south-east, which lend themselves to riper, fuller styles of wine compared to most produced in Soave. The co-op has 600 members and harvests about 20,000 tonnes of grapes a year. Cool breezes blow through the Alpone Valley from the foothills of the Dolomites to the north, ensuring warm days and cool nights. This helps with the accumulation of aromatic characters in the grapes. For years, Matt Thomson of Blank Canvas has worked with Gaetano Tobin, who was the director of the cooperative for almost 20 years. Gaetano passed away in 2021, and now winemaker Selen Uyar oversees production. Together with Matt, Selen ensures that Gaetano’s legacy and unshakeable commitment to quality live on.
We believe the two Soave Classico wines made by Cantina di Monteforte offer some of the best value in our portfolio. Soave is a region which is often overlooked. As a result, wines of this quality produced in more sought-after areas would command significantly higher prices. The ‘Terre di Monteforte’, sourced from vineyards in the eastern part of Soave Classico, is unoaked and defined by a waxy texture and fragrant fruit. The ‘Vigneto Montegrande’ is one of the best Soave Classicos currently being produced. A small percentage of the blend is fermented in oak, giving the wine more complexity and depth. The `Terre di Monteforte` Pinot Grigio Rosato is fresh and crisp with a delicious strawberry perfume that gives way to a vibrant cherry character on the palate, while a savoury note adds depth to the lively acidity.
Vineyards
The 200 hectares of vineyard are located on the volcanic soils of the town of Monteforte d’Alpone, a zone where the Garganega grape thrives. The vineyards are located at an altitude of 50-150 metres above sea level. Vines are trained in the traditional Pergola Veronese method and are between 60 and 70 years old. The fruit was selected from several vineyards where the yields are controlled in order to produce top-quality, smaller crops of grapes with more concentrated flavours.
Vintage
The 2025 season began with a mild, wet winter that built strong soil water reserves. Spring was unsettled, with frequent heavy rains, occasional extreme weather events, and below-average temperatures persisting until mid-June. Summer conditions then turned warm, with very high temperatures during the first part of August, including peaks above 40 °C. Despite this heat, vine growth and grape maturation progressed well, supported by the ample water reserves accumulated earlier in the season, resulting in a balanced and successful vintage.
Vinification
The hand-picked grapes were sorted and gently pressed using a static press. The must was immediately chilled, then settled and racked into 300-hectolitre stainless steel tanks. Fermentation took place at controlled temperatures of 16–18 °C to preserve the freshness and intensity of the primary fruit aromas. The wine was then aged for a short period on its lees to add depth and complexity.
Tasting Notes & Technical Details
This Soave is light, clean, and bright. It has a lovely floral nose and ripe peach and almond notes. The wine shows excellent depth on the palate and a lovely balance between ripe, aromatic fruit and fresh, zingy acidity.
Alcohol (ABV)
12.5%
Acidity
5.3 g/l
Residual Sugar
5.3 g/l
pH
3.3
Other wines from this producer
Producer | Wine | Product Code | Features | Style | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cantina di Monteforte | `Vigneto Montegrande` Soave Classico Superiore | MO508 | W |