Produced from 100% Pinot Grigio grapes grown on a Montresor Estate in the Valle dell 'Adige (north of the city of Verona). After the September harvest, they go through a soft pressing with a fermentation of the clean must at a low temperature. The wine is not wood aged.

Pale yellow straw colour with a characteristic fragrance reminiscent of apple blossoms. A full aromatic taste. Good acid that carries the fruit to a long balanced finish.

Excellent with crustaceans, lobster, and caviar. Serve chilled to 8-10⁰C.

  88/100  Ripe citrus, pear, mineral, green apple skin with some floral notes. Round, ripe, full-bodied style but dry. Crisp with mineral, lime, green apple skin, anise and spicy lees flavours. Good seafood wine for shellfish. Organic, uses no herbicides, pesticides, fungicides.  AG

SKU 327742

Only 10,000 cases of this 100% Pinot Chardonnay is produced annually on the Montresor Cavalcaselle Estate on Lake Garda. Harvesting begins at the setting of the new moon of August. A soft pressing by horizontal pressing equipment yields a fine must that is cleaned and then fermented at controlled temperature. Wood ageing is not used. The inherent sparkle is achieved through the natural fermentation.The wine has a white brilliant colour with greenish nuances. A fine and persistent perlage, and a typical bouquet of unripened apples. Its dry, spritzy and harmonic personality makes it an excellent aperitif suitable for delicate entrees and fish dishes. Best served at 8 degrees Celsius.

SKU 327734

Produced on the Montresor Cavalcaselle Estate on the shores of Lake Garda in the Veneto Region, this rustic wine is composed of 55% Corvina Veronese, 20% Cabernet, and 25% Merlot. The grapes, harvested in early November, are dried for 40 days (passito)  prior to a traditional vinification of red wines with slow fermentation of the must at low temperature. It is then aged for 2 months in Slavonian Oak casks. The result is an aristocratic wine of deep ruby red colour; an ample, persistent, and agreeably dry palate; and, a predominant nose of violets and dried roses. Only 2000 to 2500 cases are produced per vintage.It is recommended that this wine be consumed with red meat, roasts, poultry and game. Best served at room temperature.

SKU 327817

Grown on the hills at the foot of the Dolomite Alps, on volcanic and moranic soil. Harvested in October, the grapes undergo a classic red wine vinification with derasping and maceration of the skins followed by early malolactic fermentation in small American Oak barrels.The resulting 100% Merlot wine is intense and brilliant in deep garnet colour.  Possessing an intense bouquet of clean fruity aromas, spice, and toast, the taste is elegant.  Generous body and good concentration, it is well balanced with tannins in the right places.  It has warmth, strength, and tenacity. A wonderful companion to meat courses, game, and seasoned cheeses.  Decant and serve at 18 to 20 degrees C.

SKU 489914

in Alberta Only

Santomio 1997 (IGT)

Grown on the hills at the foot of the Dolomite Alps, on volcanic and moranic soil. Harvested in October, the grapes undergo a classic red wine vinification with derasping and maceration of the skins. A spectacular single vineyard barrique fermented and aged 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon that shows an intense garnet red colour and aromas of plum and red fruits. Elegant, with a generous body that is both concentrated and balanced with round tannins.  A very persistent finish that fits well with grand meat dishes of international cuisine and cheeses medium to well aged. SKU 554865

in BC Only

The 50% Corvina Veronese, 40% Rondinella and 10% Molinara grapes are harvested in October, then dried on the trellis for 4 months (passito) before a soft pressing. Traditionally vinified with a very slow fermentation at low temperatures over a 3 to 4 month period, the wine is then aged for 4 years in Slavonian Oak casks.Deep garnet red colour with orange reflections. A strong and characteristic bouquet reminiscent of peach blossoms and raspberries. Warm, velvety and soft palate yet full bodied and well balanced.Ideal with any strong and tasty meat dishes such as roasts and wild game, hot and hard cheeses. Presented in a special bottle, it is best consumed at room temperature one hour after uncorking.SKU 240416

NB  After the soft pressing, a remarkable Grappa di Amarone is produced from the moist skins.

A blend of 60% Corvina, 30% Rondinella, and 10% Molinara grapes grown on the Montresor estate produces one of the finest wines to come from the Verona area. The grapes are picked in October and are left to dry for four months in the granaries of the estate prior to soft pressing and vinification. The wine is then allowed to age for at least four years in old oak casks in the private cellar of the founder Giacomo Montresor.This full bodied and ultra smooth Amarone is characterized by a deep red colour with pomegranate reflections; an ethereal bouquet reminiscent of peach blossoms, violets, raspberries, and mint; and compound flavours with clear shades of dried grapes. Truly a remarkable wine, of which only 3,000 cases are produced annually, it is best opened for two hours prior to serving at room temperature.SKU 327809

SKU 575738    3.0L bottle