Azienda Agricola Montezovo

Each wine is the result of conscious choices made in the vineyard, where the interaction between grape, soil, climate and location is all carefully considered. Many of Montezovo’s vineyards lie at unusually high altitude for the region, with most around 550 metres above sea level and some reaching beyond 900 metres. These elevated sites bring cooler temperatures and greater diurnal range, encouraging slower ripening, fresher acidity and greater aromatic precision in the fruit. The fruits of this incredible terroir are most eloquently expressed in Montezovo’s flagship wine, Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG.

Viticulture

Since their inception, the Cottini family has been committed to ensuring the well-being of the territories in which they operate and the people involved. Montezovo operates with full transparency, publishing a Best Practices Report that outlines its sustainable management and ongoing improvements. The estate was recognised as a “Biodiversity Friend” in 2013, ahead of organic conversion. From 2018, all vineyards have been certified organic. Montezovo also follows Italy’s National Quality System of Integrated Production and, since 2023, has been certified Equalitas, covering environmental, social and economic sustainability. The winery uses exclusively 100% renewable energy sources. They are pioneering the use of PIWI varieties with an eye to these interesting vines for the future.

Winemaking

Certified organic with precision viticulture and winemaking in a state-of-the-art gravity-fed winery nestled into the hillside beneath the tasting room and restaurant. Montezovo have one of the largest privately owned Frutai (the drying warehouses where the appasismento tastes place) to give them complete control. Fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats. High-quality French oak is used for ageing in varying formats.