Ponte Pietra, Merlot/Corvina

Matt Thomson of Blank Canvas makes the Ponte Pietra wines at the Cantina di Monteforte. The name references Verona’s ‘Ponte Pietra’ (stone bridge), which dates back to Roman times, although vines had thrived on the hills outside Verona long before this bridge spanned the Adige River.

The Ponte Pietra wines are fruit-forward and expressive. The white is lifted and fresh with a lovely balance on the palate, while the red is Veronese in style: fresh, unoaked with cherry aromas. The Rosato has an attractive pale pink colour drawn from a brief period of contact with the skins of the black grapes. These wines offer exceptional value for money.