2021 Monteci Rondinella

This wine will surprise you with it’s character and drinkabilty. Don’t let the low price fool you. This is good wine! One to stock up on. Fun on its own - can even put a slight chill on it and sip it on a hot day. Will pair well with appetizers, salumi, poultry, light vegetarian dishes and various Mediterranean cuisine: rice dishes, curry, tagine....

100% organic Rondinella from the Classico region. Handpicking in late September. Fermentation on the skins. The malolactic fermentation occurs naturally as the temperature rises after winter. The wine is aged for 6 months in stainless steel before bottling.

Tasting Notes

Ruby red, fairly bright color. Medium-bodied. Juicy. Complex aroma, marked floral notes of violet, fruity hints of cherry, strong hint of raspberry. The finish offers a pleasant sweet, spicy note. Nice flavor, soft and intense, pleasant acidity, full-flavored and well-balanced.

About Monteci Winery

Founded in 1925, Monteci Winery is now run by the fifth generation of the Righetti family. They own 200 hectares of vines, with 70 being in prime Valpolicella Classico territory and 45 in the Lugana area, all farmed organically and sustainably. Monteci completely embraces the ideals of environmental sustainability, not only in the vineyards but also in the winery: the drying rooms and the winery are powered by a sustainable photovoltaic system, and a full wastewater system treats all of their water use. Their wines are also certified vegan.