The best wines of Monticello

Discover the best wines of Monticello of Virginia as well as the best winemakers of Monticello and estates of Monticello to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Monticello and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Top wines of Monticello by region

Looking for a good wine of Monticello of Virginia among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Monticello. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Monticello with technical and enological descriptions.

Great red wines of Monticello

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Monticello

Red wines from the region of Monticello go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, game (deer, venison) or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of picadillo, veal head with vinaigrette or 4 cheese fondue.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Monticello

On the nose the red wine of the region of Monticello. often reveals types of flavors of earth, microbio or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.

The best vintages in red wine of Monticello

  • 2008With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.39/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 1998With an average score of 4.26/5
  • 2010With an average score of 4.11/5
  • 2014With an average score of 4.07/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Monticello

  • Petit Verdot
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Merlot
  • Malbec
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Touriga Nacional

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Monticello

A wine route planned in the region of Monticello? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best red wine of Monticello.

Discovering the wine region of Monticello

The wine region of Monticello is located in the region of Virginia of United States. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Jefferson Vineyards or the Domaine Jefferson Vineyards produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Monticello are Cabernet franc, Chardonnay and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Monticello often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or tree fruit.

We currently count 40 estates and châteaux in the of Monticello, producing 256 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Monticello go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, game (deer, venison) or shellfish.

Great white wines of Monticello

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Monticello

White wines from the region of Monticello go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, game (deer, venison) or shellfish such as recipes of leeks with ham and béchamel sauce, civet of wild boar or fish fondue.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Monticello

On the nose the white wine of the region of Monticello. often reveals types of flavors of tree fruit, citrus fruit or non oak and sometimes also flavors of earth, microbio or vegetal.

The best vintages in white wine of Monticello

  • 1998With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2014With an average score of 4.02/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.99/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.95/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.94/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.93/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Monticello

  • Viognier
  • Chardonnay
  • Petit Manseng
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Traminette
  • Gewürztraminer

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Monticello

A wine route planned in the region of Monticello? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best white wine of Monticello.

Discover the grape variety: Petit Manseng

Petit Manseng is a white grape variety of Pyrenean origin. Its small berries have a hard, well-ventilated skin, which allows Petit Manseng to resist grey rot. On the other hand, this variety is very sensitive to noble rot, which concentrates the aromas and makes it possible to produce remarkable sweet wines with flavours of exotic fruits, grapefruit, honey, gingerbread, etc. Rich in alcohol and acidity, these wines are very well balanced and very fine. petit manseng also produces fruity dry white wines. It is also used in the AOC Béarn, Jurançon, Pacherenc-du-Vic-Bilh, Tursan...

Great sparkling wines of Monticello

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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Monticello

Sparkling wines from the region of Monticello go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of beef stew, baked mackerel or light tuna-tomato quiche (without cream).

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Monticello

On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of Monticello. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or tree fruit.

The best vintages in sparkling wine of Monticello

  • 2012With an average score of 3.93/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.91/5
  • 2008With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2009With an average score of 3.85/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.78/5

The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Monticello

  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Noir
  • Muscadine

The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of Monticello

A wine route planned in the region of Monticello? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sparkling wine of Monticello.

The word of the wine: Viscosity

Consistency of wine reminiscent of the tactile sensation of sugar syrup with varying degrees of fluidity, due to the alcohol and natural sugar in the grapes present in sweet wines. In excess, this sensation can make the wine pasty and heavy. To the eye, viscosity is referred to as tears.

Great pink wines of Monticello

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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Monticello

Pink wines from the region of Monticello go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb such as recipes of braciola (southern italy), duck confit parmentier or ramadan berber soup (harira).

Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Monticello

On the nose the pink wine of the region of Monticello. often reveals types of flavors of citrus fruit, red fruit or floral and sometimes also flavors of microbio, vegetal or oak.

The best vintages in pink wine of Monticello

  • 2014With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.84/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.83/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.79/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.77/5

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Monticello

  • Merlot
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Pinot Noir
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Grenache
  • Mourvedre

The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Monticello

A wine route planned in the region of Monticello? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best pink wine of Monticello.

Discover the grape variety: Gewurztraminer

Gewurztraminer rosé is a grape variety that originated in France. It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of vine is characterized by small bunches and small grapes. Gewurztraminer rosé can be found in many vineyards: Alsace, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Jura, Champagne, Lorraine, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, South West.

Great sweet wines of Monticello

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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Monticello

Sweet wines from the region of Monticello go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef tournedos with boursin, boeuf en daube or duck with olives.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Monticello

On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Monticello. often reveals types of flavors of oak, red fruit or earth and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, black fruit or tropical fruit.

The best vintages in sweet wine of Monticello

  • 2012With an average score of 4.31/5
  • 2014With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.06/5
  • 0With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.85/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.80/5

The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Monticello

  • Petit Manseng
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Abrusco
  • Traminette
  • Viognier
  • Touriga Nacional

The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Monticello

A wine route planned in the region of Monticello? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sweet wine of Monticello.

The word of the wine: Venaison (taste of)

Wine aromas reminiscent of game (fur, leather, hare's belly).

Great natural sweet wines of Monticello

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Food and wine pairing with a natural-sweet wine of Monticello

Natural sweet wines from the region of Monticello go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of braciola (southern italy) or parsnip mousse in a glass jar.

Organoleptic analysis of natural-sweet wine of Monticello

On the nose the natural sweet wine of the region of Monticello. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, oak or spices and sometimes also flavors of black fruit, dried fruit.

The best vintages in natural-sweet wine of Monticello

  • 2012With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 0With an average score of 4.30/5

The most used grape varieties in natural-sweet wine of Monticello

  • Tannat
  • Touriga Nacional

The best wineries and winemakers for natural-sweet wine of Monticello

A wine route planned in the region of Monticello? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best natural-sweet wine of Monticello.

    Discover the grape variety: Tannat

    Tannat is a red grape variety from Béarn which belongs to the cotoïdes family. Present in several vineyards of France, it occupies nearly 3,000 ha. Its leaves are reddish with tan patches. Its bunches are either of normal size or larger. Its berries have a thin skin and are rounded. Its foliage has a swarthy appearance. This variety must be pruned long because it is vigorous. It likes sandy and gravelly soils. Tannat is often exposed to leafhoppers and mites. It is also somewhat susceptible to grey rot. It has 11 approved clones, including 474, 717 and 794. Once mature, this variety produces acidic, fruity, tannic, acidic and full-bodied wines. Various aromas emerge, notably tobacco, cinnamon and exotic wood. Tannat is rarely used alone. It is combined with iron-servadou to obtain a fruitier taste or with cabernet sauvignon to be more rounded.

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