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WINES OF CENTRAL ITALY
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.