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Monti

Monti is a small, family-owned estate founded in 1969 by brothers Antonio and Elio, who operated the winery together until Elio passed away in 2002. Antonio and Elio were always traditionalists in the production of the grape, utilizing the estate’s 30 acres under vine to the fullest. Now acclaimed Italian winemaker Riccardo Cotarella helps produce their two exceptional wines from Abruzzo’s noble varietal, Montepulciano. Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC 100% Montepulciano, unfined and unfiltered to preserve all its fleshy, fruit flavors. Monti Montepulciano d’ Abruzzo DOC was first produced in 1970 and has been a classic expression of its terroir. Harvested in October from calcareous, sandy-loam soil, the wine is aged in Slavonian oak for 6 – 12 months then in bottle for another six months before release. The key to this Montepulciano’s greatness is its bottle, not barrel, aging.

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Teramane Riserva DOCG Pignotto Granted DOCG status in 2003, the Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Teramane appellation comprises the hills around the province of Teramo, an area esteemed for wines that show concentration and intensity of fruit. Although the appellation allows for some Sangiovese in the wine, this wine is made from 100% Montepulciano sourced entirely from the Pignotto vineyard, which is named after a hill in the oldest section of the Monti family estate vineyards.

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