Questo vino
Vineyard and terroir
The grapes grow on sandy soils in the foothills, where they are constantly exposed to the wind. The text credits this with the wine's distinctive aroma and elegance. The estate's vineyards are in the Val di Cembra valley.
Vinification
The grapes are harvested at optimal ripeness and gently pressed. Fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature with selected yeasts.
Ageing
The wine ages for a long period on the fine lees in steel vats, which adds complexity.
Vintage notes
2021 was a challenging year in Trentino-Alto Adige. The winter was mostly sunny but very cold. Spring temperatures rose only occasionally and briefly, which slowed the development of the vines. A warm, sunny start to summer made up for the delay in the growing cycle. July and August were changeable, and the harvest began relatively late. September was rainy and tested the winegrowers, but the results were impressive.
Label / history
Cantine Monfort was founded by Giovanni Simoni, grandfather of the current owner, Lorenzo. The winery is in Lavis, north of Trento, and produces white and red wines. The company's new wines belong to the "Vini dell'Angelo" ("Wines of the Angel") project. This is a recently introduced Trentino quality label for wines from ancient local grape varieties that are disappearing from the province. The text says the wines have received recognition at Vinitaly, at "Wine Master" and at the International Wine Challenge in London.
