Cantina di Monteforte, `Terre di Monteforte` Soave Classico
Vintage: 2024
| Vintage | Product Code | Format | Closure | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | MO507A24 | 12 x 75 | Screwcap | Available |
| 2024 | MO507H24 | 12 x 37.5 | Screwcap | Contact Us |
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
A mild winter with abundant rainfall built up strong water reserves in the soil. Spring 2024 was marked by frequent heavy rains and, at times, intense weather events, with temperatures generally below the seasonal average until mid-June. Summer, by contrast, was warm, with the first weeks of August especially hot, reaching peaks above 40 °C. Despite these extremes, vine growth and grape maturation were rarely hindered, thanks to the water reserves accumulated earlier in the season.
Vinification
Grapes were hand-picked and sorted before being gently pressed in a static press. The must was immediately chilled, then decanted and racked into 300-hectolitre stainless steel vats, where fermentation took place at temperatures between 16º and 18ºC. The wine was aged on its lees to add extra 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
pH
3.3
Other wines from this producer
Producer | Wine | Product Code | Features | Style | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cantina di Monteforte | `Vigneto Montegrande` Soave Classico Superiore | MO508 | W |