Cantina di Monteforte, `Terre di Monteforte` Pinot Grigio Rosato
Vintage: 2024
| Vintage | Product Code | Format | Closure | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | MO525A24 | 12 x 75 | 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 fruit for this wine is grown on several hillside vineyards located at an altitude of 40-200 metres above sea level to the east of the upper Val D'Alpone. The soils are of volcanic origin. Vines are 10 to 25 years old and trained with the traditional "pergola veronese" system.
Vintage
A mild winter with abundant rainfall created a good water reserve in the soil. Frequent and heavy rains marked spring 2024 and, in some cases, intense weather events, with temperatures generally remaining below the seasonal average until mid-June. Summer 2024 was warm. While spring was cool, summer months were very hot, especially the first weeks of August, with peaks above 40°C. However, these conditions rarely hindered vine growth and grape maturation, thanks particularly to the water reserves accumulated during the spring.
Vinification
Grapes were carefully selected both in the vineyard and in the cellar. To retain the 'coppery' colour of the ripe Pinot Grigio grapes, the skins were left in contact with the juice for just under 24 hours to give the wine an attractive tint. The juice was then fermented at a low temperature in stainless-steel tanks to retain the subtle aromatic characters of the grape.
Tasting Notes & Technical Details
This Rosato is a lovely salmon-pink colour and fresh and crisp. It displays a delicious strawberry perfume that gives way to a vibrant cherry character on the palate. A savoury note adds depth, and lively acidity gives the wine a crisp finish. Ripe strawberry perfumes on the finish.
Alcohol (ABV)
12%
pH
3.3
Other wines from this producer
Producer | Wine | Product Code | Features | Style | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cantina di Monteforte | `Terre di Monteforte` Soave Classico | MO507 | W | Factsheet | |
| `Vigneto Montegrande` Soave Classico Superiore | MO508 | W |