Montresor, Cantine Giacomo

http://www.vinimontresor.it

The Montresor family has its roots in France. The count Claude de Montresor had a prominent important historical position during Cardinal Richelieu days and he took part to the political events as prime counsellor of Duke d'Orleans, the cousin of the king.  He supported a moderate and less conservative monarchy.

In the XVI century a branch of the family moved from Château Montresor, in the Loire valley to Italy and more precisely in Verona where they acquired lands, estates and started the culture of the vines.
When Giacomo Montresor, in the second half of the 19th century, started to sell the wines he produced under his family name, he could not imagine that one century later his wines would have reached the four cardinal points of the world.

Today his successors carry on this tradition which associates the agricultural activity to selecting, ageing, bottling and distributing operations.

 

The Montresor family is also mentioned in the famous tale of Edgar A. Poe, "The Amontillado Cask", where a member of the Montresor family is described as premium wine connoisseur with an excellent palate.

Note Bene: Montresor manages its vineyards only by natural means without the use of chemical pesticides or herbicides. Also an major innovator in technology use in the vineyards and winery.

Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOC (Riserva) 2003 Cantine Privata del Fondatore

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

Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOC (Riserva) 2003 Cantine Privata del Fondatore 3.0L

A double magnum of pure pleasure! (delivered as a 4 bottle case).  See notes for .750L bottle

SKU 575738

Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOC 2003 Capitel della Crosara

Truly an exquisite single vineyard wine blended from the finest hand-picked Corvina Veronese, Rondinella, and Molinara grapes grown on the Montresor Capitel della Crosara estate on the hills of Negrar.

 

The grapes were picked in October and left to dry for almost four months in the granaries of the estate prior to vinification. Soft pressed and then a traditional slow fermentation that took another four months with the wine then aged in barrels and casks for 2 years; then finally, 12 months refining in bottle prior to release.

 

This full bodied and ultra smooth Amarone is characterized by a deep red colour with a particular fruity musk and spicy bouquet. Dry, warm, and slightly bitterish with scents of violet, liquorice, blackberry and ripe cherries. A remarkable wine, of which only 2,000 cases were produced, it is best opened for two hours prior to serving at room temperature (18-20°C).  Decanting is recommended.

 

Best with red meats, game and particularly seasoned cheeses such as Parmegiano Reggiano. The ultimate in richness of flavour and suppleness in texture. Definitely a wine for contemplation.

 

"A very clean Amarone with ripe cherry, chocolate, floral, spicy, aromatic nose. Very ripe and rich on the palate with supple and balanced tannins. Big cherry, spicy, earthy, licorice, gamey flavours." 

 - Anthony Gismondi  Wine Access

 

SKU 544899

Bianco del Nago igt Veneto 2008

Fresh clean Garganega!  Screwcapped too.

SKU 629477

Bianco di Custoza DOC 2007 Cru Montefiera Barrique

Harvested in late September form 30% Garganega, 20% Bianca Fernanda (indigenous variety in the Custoza area), 20%Chardonnay, 15% Tocai, and 15% Sauvignon al from a single vineyard, on the top of the Montefiera hill, facing the lake Garda (North-West of Verona).

A soft pressing of the grapes with the cleaned must fermented slowly partly in French oak barrels (30%) and partly in stainless steel casks (70%). A malolactic fermentation is partially carried out. The wine is refined is stainless steel for a few months; then it is blended and refined in bottle for 2 - 3 months.

Pale straw yellow colour; characteristic nose of musk and acacia wood. It displays a full body, a very good balance between vanilla and fine wood. Recommended with spicy food, tasty fish, white meats, and medium aged cheese.

Serve at 10-12° C. 

SKU 327767

Capitel della Crosara Appassimento 2006 igt Veneto Rosso

From the single Capitel della Crosara vineyard, the Corvina, Molinara, Rondinella and a little Merlot grapes are soft pressed in the traditinal red wine manner.  At the end of fermentation the wine is aged on the lees of the Amarone in a "ripasso" style yet this is an IGT wine.

 

A wonderful aroma and mouth of raspberries, blackberries, violets and leather.  Enjoy at room tempeature with an array of roasted and grilled meats and fowl.

SKU 10694

Merlot del Veneto igt Veneto 2002 (Alberta)

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°C.

SKU 489914

Nero del Nago igt Veneto 2008

New, fresh and clean - 100% Corvena Veronese.  Red berries, roses and violets on the nose and palate.

 

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SKU 584193

Pinot Grigio DOC 2007 Val d'Adige

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 8-10°C.

 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

Soave Classico DOC 2007 Castello di Soave

Made from 80% Garganega and 20% Trebbiano di Soave grapes grown on the hills of Soave and harvested in September. Soft pressing, fermenting the must at low temperature. The malolactic fermentation is prevented. The wine is refined in stainless steel tanks for a few months. No wood is used.

Clear pale yellow in colour, with greenish reflections. Fresh and slightly fruity bouquet with delicate aromas of acacia and elder blossoms. Dry, with an almond and honey aftertaste.

 

Suitable to a vast varieties of dishes. Excellent with fish and as aperitif. Serve at 8-10° C.

SKU 782482

Soave Classico DOC 2007 Castello di Soave (Alberta)

see BCLDB SKU 782482

SKU 855429

Valpolicella Classico DOC 2007 Castel San Pietro

 A blend of predominantly Corvina Veronese (50%), with a perfect blending of Rondinella and Molinara harvestred in October from vineyards in the most ancient and traditional area of Valpolicella called "Classica".

A traditional vinification of red wineswith destemming and maceration of the skins. The wine ages in Slavonian oak casks for a few months resulting in a deep ruby red colour enhanced by warm pomegranate reflections. Vinous aromas on the nose, with scents of iris, violet and almond. The taste is velveted, warm, refined, slightly oaky.

Recommended with roasted meat, pasta dishes, game and aged cheeses. Serve at room temperature.

SKU 473991

Valpolicella Classico DOC 2007 Castel San Pietro (Alberta)

see BCLDB SKU 473991

SKU 855411

Valpolicella Classico DOC Primoripasso 2005 Castellaire delle Guaite

The wine obtained from Corvina and Rondinella is left in barrels containing the Amarone pomaces for a second fermentation (ripasso method). This is an exclusive and singular Winemaking method from the Valpolicella area, and it gives an extraordinary structure and richness to the wine.

The word “primoripasso” has been used to underline that Montresor only uses the just crushed Amarone pomaces, when they are still full of rich and fruity must.

Fabulous with entrees of white and red meat, poultry, boiled beef and aged cheeses. Serve it at 20°C.

SKU 801787

Valpolicella Classico DOC Ripasso 2005 Capitel della Crosara

Montresor produced less than 2000 cases from Corvina Veronese, Rondinella, and Molinara grapes hand harvested in October on the Capitel della Crosara Estate located in the Negrar commune of the Valpolicella Region. The grapes for this single cru wine were grown using traditional methods eliminating the use of herbicides and insecticides.

 

A traditional red wine vinification method was used with the unusual ripasso practice of fermentation sur lies of the Amarone. The wine was then aged 12 months in Slovenian Oak casks and a further 3 to 4 months in French Nevers barriques

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Deep clear ruby red colour. A bouquet with typical almond and cinnamon tones. A strong dry velvety taste with scents of cherry, musk, spices and wood.  It is most suitable with hearty entrees, roasts of white and red meat, poultry, boiled beef dishes, and hard cheeses. Best served at 20°Celsius.

SKU 327791