Cantina Monti
Years of passion in search of a nectar that allows the earth to raise its song
The motto is 'Respect and Strictness': respect for the wine (we work without pumps, by gravity and the reds are not filtered) and strictness in thinning the bunches in the vineyard. For several years the winery has been run by Ivo Monti, who follows the philosophy handed down by his father
Cantina Monti is a small family business, founded in 1976. It is located in the Ronchi that descend from Cademario towards Bioggio at an altitude of 550 msm. Several plots scattered around the Ronchi are cultivated here, totalling about 4 hectares, planted with eight different grape varieties, including the much-loved Merlot and several experimental ones tested at the time in Ticino with the collaboration of the Federal Office for Agronomic Research. The light, sandy, deep soil generates 'denominazione di origine controllata' wines with a distinct identity. "Integrated production" methods are applied for better respect of the environment and environmentally friendly farm management. In addition, for the past three years a parcel of Merlot has been dedicated to the production of a biodynamic wine.
Cantina Monti has accumulated several important awards over the years: gold medal at the Mondial des Vins Extremes in 2021, gold medal at the Grand Prix Du Vin Suisse in 2020, gold medal at the Mondial du Merlot 2020, gold medal at the Decanter World Wine Awards in 2019 and many more.
OPENING HOURS:
Monday - Friday
From 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Reception by telephone agreement
In 1976, Sergio Monti produced Cantina Monti's first wine barrel. This gave rise to an overwhelming passion that led him to become president of the Ticino and Swiss winegrowers and that also involved his sons Delio and Ivo. For several years now, the winery has been run by Ivo Monti, who follows the philosophy handed down by his father
Throughout the years of continuous evolution, Cantina Monti has never ceased experimenting and daring in the search for a product that allows the earth to lift its song to the heavens.
Malcantone Bianco di Cademario
Bianco del Ticino DOC
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Grape variety
Blend of Müller Thurgau 55%, Chardonnay 30%, Pinto Gris 15%.Ageing
Aged in barrique for 9 monthsHarvest and Vinification
An assemblage of white grapes with a dominance of Müller-Thurgau with Chardonnay and Pinot-Gris.The grapes are pressed, destemmed and cooled down for a skins cryo-maceration.
The pressed must is then put into the barriques, with frequent battonages and without any racking.
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A complex and very aromatic wine, that persists for a long time on the palate with his fruity taste.
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Malcantone Rosso dei Ronchi
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Grape variety
Blend of 80% Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Carminoir, Diolinoir and AncellottaAgeing
Aged in barrique for 15 monthsVinification
This assemblage is produced combining 5 types of vines, with a dominance of Merlot blended with a small amount of Cabernet Franc, Carminoir, Ancellotta and Diolinoir, all cultivated in the Ronchi of Cademario. -
With a great structure, an elegant, deep fruity aroma and some balsamic notes. Well fused and mature tannins guarantee the absence of any kind of sharpness, harshness or aggressive aroma. All the potential of the terroir of Malcantone region hold in a bottle.
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Visits and Tastings
By telephone or email reservation only.
DIRECT SALE
It is possible to buy wines directly at the headquarters in Cademario, subject to prior notification of an approximate time. Monti is a small company, the team may be busy in the vineyard.
CELLAR VISIT WITH TASTING:
To find out what lies behind the Monti label, you can take a guided tour of the cellar with a tasting of three wines from Monday to Saturday. By telephone or email reservation only.
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