Six generations of making Valpolicella - 

CA' DEL MONTE is named after the area that surrounds the village of Negrar, north of Verona, in the heart of Valpolicella. It is easy to reach the estate of Ca’ del Monte through the panoramic, narrow road that climbs the hills after San Peretto. The original building on the property is a 17th-century monastery that has been expanded over the years.

The winery is enthusiastically directed by the dynamic and entertaining brothers, Umberto and Giuseppe Zanconte, and has been cared for and owned by the family for generations. The farm comprises approximately 50 acres of vineyards situated on the sun-drenched southwest hills. The perfectly positioned vineyard is planted with the typical red grapes of Valpolicella: Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara, as well as other native varietals, from which great Valpolicella and outstanding Amarone originate.  Authentic and natural wines that are classically true to traditions and the terroir.

WHO: Umberto and Giuseppe Zanconte

WHERE: Negrar, Verona • Veneto - Italy

FOUNDED: 3rd generation, early 1900’s

LAND: 25 hectares, 275 meters above sea level

VARIETALS: Corvina, Rondinella + Molinara

APPELATION: Valpolicella Doc

VITICULTURE: Organic farmed

ANNUAL PRODUCTION:  

  • Classico DOC

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    A gardener's paradise of gentile fruits and violets-

    Bright and youthful! In the glass is a silky crimson dress that captures hints of violet. The nose is delightful —a gardener's paradise of gentle fruits and violets. This dry wine is crisp and fresh, un-oaked, with a pleasant bitterness on the finish. This easy drinker is perfect for warm gatherings and easier meals. It can be served slightly chilled.

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    REGION: Veneto, Italy

    DENOMINATION:  Valpolicella DOC

    VARIETAL: 45% Corvina / 35% Rondinella / 15% Molinara / 5% Negrara-Pelara

    VINEYARD: Practicing organic, Vines planted between 1970 and 1985

    SOIL: Medium Eocene Calcareous Ma

    ALTITUDE: 270 MASL

    EXPOSURE: Southern

    YIELD PER HECTARE:

    TRAINING SYSTEM: 

    VINIFICATION/REFINEMENT: Selected yeast, slow fermentation, stainless steel, no filtering, no fining. Low sulfur.

    BOTTLE:
    BOTTLE SIZE: 750 ml
    PACK: 12
    CLOSURE: Stelvin
    ALC BY VOL(%): 13.5
    LONGEVITY: 3+ years
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  • Classico Superiore Ripasso DOC

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    What a feast for the eyes - the wine is a mesmerizing scarlet color with a garnet sparkle, reminiscent of those celebrated ruby-red slippers. The nose is a potpourri of flowers —iris, violets, almonds —with a core of macerated cherry, dark chocolate, and medicinal herb flavors wrapped nicely in spice.  The delicious combination of flavors is elegant on the palate, with a grippy, silky finish and a balance of oak and juicy acidity.

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    REGION: Veneto, Italy

    DENOMINATION: Valpolicella DOC

    VARIETAL: 45% Corvina / 35% Rondinella / 15% Molinara / 5% Negrara-Pelara planted between 1970 & 1985

    VINEYARD: Practicing Organic

    SOIL: Eocene calcareous marl

    ALTITUDE: 270 MASL

    EXPOSURE:

    YIELD PER HECTARE:

    TRAINING SYSTEM: 

    VINIFICATION/REFINEMENT: Selected yeast, controlled temps in stainless steel / second fermentation started 6 months later on dregs of pressed Amarone grapes
    Maturation- 18 months in large barrels of French and Slavonian oak

    SULFER: Minimal added

    FILTER/FINING: No

    BOTTLE:
    BOTTLE SIZE: 750 ml
    PACK: 12
    CLOSURE: Cork
    ALC BY VOL(%): 
    LONGEVITY: 2-3 years
    BAR CODE:

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  • Classico DOC

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    This full-bodied wine, with its noble tannins and secure backbone,
    is an adventure that will echo in your mind's eye.

    A dark angel of sorts, the brilliant, fully saturated, inky red color lures you in, while the ghostly nose works its magic into your heart.  The aromas of warm raspberries, violets, fennel liquor, and sweet spices, wrapped in mellow oak, will charm you. However, this wine is not for the faint of heart - energetic and lively, with great complexity and superb nuances.   Cheers!

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    REGION: Veneto, Italy

    DENOMINATION:  Amarone del Valpolicella DOC

    VARIETAL: 45% Corvina / 35% Rondinella / 10% Molinara / 10% indigenous varietal

    VINEYARD: Practicing organic, vines were planted between 1935 and 1980

    SOIL: Medium Eocene calcareous marl

    ALTITUDE:  270 M

    EXPOSURE:

    YIELD PER HECTARE:

    TRAINING SYSTEM: 

    VINIFICATION/REFINEMENT: Selected yeast. After harvest in early October, the grapes are left to dry until February, at which point vinification starts
    Maturation: In large French & Slavonian oak for a min. of 18-20 months. No filtering, no fining.

    BOTTLE:
    BOTTLE SIZE: 750 ml
    PACK: 12
    CLOSURE: Cork
    ALC BY VOL(%): 15
    LONGEVITY: 15+ years
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  • Denomination Information

  • IT'S THE LAW

    • Rosso: 45–95% Corvina and/or Corvinone; 5–30% Rondinella; maximum 25% OARG (of which no single variety can exceed 10% and all aromatic varieties combined cannot exceed 10%
    • Minimum alcohol level: 11.0% for Rosso; 12.0% for Superiore
    • Residual sugar: Maximum 0.4% potential alcohol (approx. 7 g/l or 0.7% residual sugar)
    • Aging: For Superiore, minimum 1 year (ERD = January 1, V+2)

  • ABOUT THE VALPOLICELLA DOC

    History: Established as a DOC in 1968; subtypes Recioto della Valpolicella and Amarone della Valpolicella became DOCGs and Valpolicella Ripasso a separate DOC in 2010
    Vineyard Area: 7,844 ha / 19,400 acres total for all four Valpolicella DOPs
    Production: 140,940 hl / 1,566,000 cases
    Principal Red Grape Varieties: Corvina, Corvinone

    Subzones: Classico and Valpantena

  • Valpolicella Classico DOC

    (denominazione di origine controllata)

    It is produced in the Veneto region, specifically in the Verona territory, in a very small area that comprises 5 of the 19 towns of the Valpolicella. The DOC denomination was given to it in 1968 with a specific decree of the President of the Italian Republic.

    The cultivation territory of the vineyards used for this exceptional red wine is a small area on the northwest side of Verona, situated in an area with high hills just before the Verona Pre-Alps. This zone is full of little and very little brooks all around this valley until they reach the big Adige river, which characterizes this territory.

  • Understanding the Valpolicella Classico DOC

    Produced from various vineyard grapes that must originate solely from the same geographic region and be blended according to precise percentages.

    THE GRAPE MAKE-UP:

    Molinara 5-25%
    Molinara is a grape that is prunish in color, shape, and aspect. It produces a rosé-colored wine, similar to the Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo, but more delicate, with a low body, and is mainly used for blending with other vineyards.

    Corvina (Cruina or Corvina) 40-70%
    Corvina has a deep blue-violet color, is resistant to winter temperatures, and produces an intense ruby red wine, rich in flavors and aromas that recall the characteristics of the high hills from which it originates. It is structurally higher in alcohol.

    Rondinella 20-40%
    Rondinella has a blue-violet color, and it is bright and firm to the touch. When produced as a single-varietal, it yields an intense ruby red color, with relatively low alcohol and minimal tannins, and a light, gentle scent that is both subtle and intense.

  • Valpolicella additional varietals that can be used:

    Rossignola, Negrara, Trentina, Barbera, and Sangiovese,
    are allowed with a single or combined maximum of 5%.

  • Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG

    Region: Veneto
    History: Formerly part of the Valpolicella DOC; established as a separate DOCG in 2010
    Vineyard Area: 8,586 ha / 21,207 acres total for all four Valpolicella DOPs (2022)
    Production: 131,500 hl / 1,460,700 cases (5-year average)
    Principal Red Grape Varieties: Corvina, Corvinone

    RED VARIETALS:
    Rosso (Rd): 45–95% Corvina and/or Corvinone; 5–30% Rondinella; maximum 25% OARG (of which no single variety can exceed 10% and all aromatic varieties combined cannot exceed 10%)

    RISERVA SUB ZONES:
    Classico, comprising the communes of Fumane, Marano, Negrar, San Pietro in Cariano, and Sant’Ambrogio, Valpantena

    RULES:
    Minimum potential alcohol level at harvest: 11.0%
    After harvest, grapes must be air-dried to achieve a minimum potential alcohol level of 14% and cannot usually be vinified until December 1 (though most producers wait until January or February)
    Minimum alcohol level: 14.0%
    Residual sugar: Maximum 9 g/l (0.9%) for a 14.0% alcohol wine, with a sliding scale up to about 12 g/l (1.2%) for higher alcohol levels
    Aging: For Rosso, minimum 2 years; for Riserva, minimum 4 years

 

CA DEL MONTE

Via Ca' del Monte, 37024 San Vito di Negrar VR, Italy
+39 045 750 0230

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