The Winery Il Monticello of Colli di Luni of Liguria

Winery Il Monticello
The winery offers 10 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is ranked in the top 5 of the estates of Liguria.
It is located in Colli di Luni in the region of Liguria

The Winery Il Monticello is one of the largest wineries in the world. It offers 10 wines for sale in of Colli di Luni to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Il Monticello Estate, ideally located in the Colli di Luni region of Italy, is a true wine gem. Nestled between the mountains and the sea, this breathtakingly beautiful estate enjoys a mild and temperate climate, perfect for winemaking. At Il Monticello, the viticulture tradition dates back several generations. It is not simply an estate, but a familial heritage that has been preserved for centuries, an authentic passion for the wine that spans generations and is evident in their production. The estate's vines are cared for with love and attention, respecting the environment and biodiversity in order to produce the highest quality wine. One of the most striking aspects of Il Monticello Estate is the variety of wines produced. From local grape varieties such as Vermentino and Sangiovese to international varieties like Cabernet Franc and Syrah, are found here, offering a range of flavors that will gratify every palate. The Il Monticello Estate is also renowned for its environmentally friendly winemaking policy. The estate uses traditional winemaking methods, with a strong emphasis on organic farming and maintaining a balanced ecosystem in the vineyards. This ecological approach is reflected not only in the quality of the wine, but also in its unique taste. In addition to its wine production, Il Monticello Estate also offers an impressive tourist experience. The estate has a charming agriturismo where visitors can stay and enjoy the surrounding beauty, while tasting the wines produced on site. Rather than simply producing wine, Il Monticello Estate tells a story - that of its land, its traditions, and its people.

Top Winery Il Monticello wines

Looking for the best Winery Il Monticello wines in Colli di Luni among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Il Monticello wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Il Monticello wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Winery Il Monticello

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Il Monticello

How Winery Il Monticello wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of rosbeef casserole mamie, phad thai (thai style fried noodles) or lamb chops with honey and spices.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Il Monticello

On the nose the red wine of Winery Il Monticello. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, earthy or blackberry and sometimes also flavors of strawberries, earth or spices. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Il Monticello. is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Il Monticello

  • 2011With an average score of 4.21/5
  • 0With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2014With an average score of 4.06/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.01/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.00/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Il Monticello.

  • Sangiovese
  • Canaiolo Nero
  • Ciliegiolo
  • Pollera Nera

Discovering the wine region of Colli di Luni

DOC straddling Liguria and Tuscany, coastal hills around Massa and La Spezia, Carrara marbles as backdrop. Vermentino is the signature white king (min. 90%): taut and aromatic with pear, green apple, basil, sage, almond and saline iodine touch — less herbaceous than its northern Ligurian cousins, lighter than in Sardinia, marked minerality from the rock. Supple Sangiovese and Canaiolo reds in complement.

Thirst-quenching marine whites.

The top white wines of Winery Il Monticello

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Il Monticello

How Winery Il Monticello wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, pasta or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of lobster armorican style, smoked salmon pasta gratin or matouille or hot tome des bauges (savoie).

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Il Monticello

On the nose the white wine of Winery Il Monticello. often reveals types of flavors of cream, tropical or citrus and sometimes also flavors of apples, peach or minerality. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Il Monticello. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Il Monticello

  • 2019With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2021With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2020With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.08/5
  • 2024With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2022With an average score of 4.00/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Il Monticello.

  • Vermentino

Discover the grape variety: Sangiovese

Firm, upright reds with precise acidity and angular tannins, showing aromas of sour cherry, plum, dried herbs, leather, black tea and balsamic notes. Characteristically bitter, savoury finish. Star of Chianti Classico DOCG, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG and Morellino di Scansano. Italy's most planted variety, a descendant of Ciliegiolo × Calabrese di Montenuovo.

The top sweet wines of Winery Il Monticello

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Winery Il Monticello

How Winery Il Monticello wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .

The best vintages in the sweet wines of Winery Il Monticello

  • 0With an average score of 4.02/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.01/5

The grape varieties most used in the sweet wines of Winery Il Monticello.

  • Vermentino
  • Albarola
  • Colombana Nera

The word of the wine: Smoked

Qualifier of smells close to those of smoked food, characteristic, among other things, of the Sauvignon grape variety; hence the name of smoked white given to this variety.

The top pink wines of Winery Il Monticello

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Winery Il Monticello

How Winery Il Monticello wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Winery Il Monticello

On the nose the pink wine of Winery Il Monticello. often reveals types of flavors of microbio, tree fruit or citrus fruit and sometimes also flavors of red fruit.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Winery Il Monticello

  • 2013With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.80/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Winery Il Monticello.

  • Ciliegiolo

Discover the grape variety: Ciliegiolo

Supple and moreish reds with a deep ruby colour, melted tannins and a round palate, on intense aromas of ripe red cherry (hence its name, ciliegio = cherry tree), raspberry, plum, violet and sweet spices. Fresh acidity, best drunk young or for short ageing. Vinified as a single variety in Maremma Toscana DOC, Lazio and Umbria, and blended with Sangiovese (of which it may be the genetic parent). Native Tuscan Italian variety.

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Discover the grape variety: Vermentino

Nervy, saline whites with cutting acidity and enveloping richness, showing aromas of grapefruit, lime, pear, white flowers, fresh almond, fennel and marine iodine notes. Slightly bitter finish. Star of Sardinia (Vermentino di Gallura DOCG), Liguria, coastal Tuscany (Bolgheri) and Corsica. Also in Provence and Languedoc-Roussillon as Rolle. An autochthonous Mediterranean variety.