Tenuta Monte Rosola is a winery based in Volterra, Tuscany.[2][3] Dating back to the 1480s, Monte Rosola was founded in 1999 by Gottfried E. Schmitt and Maria del Carmen Vieytes.[4][5][6] The vineyard, occupying 125 hectares, is now under the ownership of the Swedish Thomaeus family, who have owned the estate since 2013.[7][8] It was sold in 2013 to Exoro Capital, a privately owned holding company of the Swedish Thomaeus family.[9]
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| Industry | Winery |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1999 (25 years ago) |
| Founder | Schmitt family |
| Headquarters | Podera La Rosola, 27, 56048 Volterra, Italy |
Key people | Bengt Thomaeus (President) [1] |
| Products | Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Vermentino, Grechetto, Manzoni, Viognier. |
| Website | https://www.monterosola.com/ |
The vineyard has won multiple awards, including the Decanter Magazine wine awards.
Vineyards and wines edit
The wines are made by Italian oenologist Alberto Antonini, who joined the estate in 1999.[10] Monte Rosola produces different wines, all with a barrel aging process. Prior to 2013, this was exclusively oak aged. Owning vineyards of their own, Monte Rosola sources grapes from across their 125 hectare estate.
Wine varieties edit
- Mastio (non-vintage) (Composition: Sangiovese Blend) - 90 points / Decanter
- Crescendo (non-vintage) (Composition: Sangiovese) - 94 points / Decanter
- Corpo Notte (non-vintage) (Composition: Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon) - Gold - Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2013
- Canto della Civetta (non-vintage) (Composition: Merlot) - 92 points - Decanter
- Indomito (non-vintage) (Composition: Syrah, Caberet Sauvignon) - Silver - Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2012
- Cassero (non-vintage) (Composition: Vermentino) 92 points / Decanter
- Primo Passo (non-vintage) (Composition: Grechetto, Manzoni, Viognier) 93 points / Decanter
- Per Mare (non-vintage) (Composition: Viognier)
History edit
In 2016, Tenuta Monte Rosola began a significant process of rebuilding and expansion, with expanded buildings.[11] A large sculpture by Mauro Staccioli was commissioned.[12]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Palomba, Agostino (2020-11-24). "Vini di MonteRosola: dalla Svezia all'innamoramento per Volterra". La Gazzetta del Gusto (in Italian). Retrieved 2021-04-13.
- ^ Flamer, Keith. "MonteRosola: A Modern Wine Experience In The Heart Of Ancient Tuscany". Forbes. Retrieved 2021-04-13.
- ^ "Tuscan vineyard team share how to pair wine with food at home - plus four easy recipes". Scotsman Food and Drink. 2020-05-08. Retrieved 2021-04-13.
- ^ "MonteRosola, Emerging Tuscan Star". Wine Alchemy. 2020-06-08. Retrieved 2021-04-13.
- ^ Valdastri, Paolo (2019-06-17). "Monte Rosola, il volterroir sfida le balze". Corriere del Vino (in Italian). Retrieved 2021-04-13.
- ^ "MONTEROSOLA: LA VITE E IL VINO POLIGLOTTA". DiVini Etruschi (in Italian). 2014-02-01. Retrieved 2021-04-13.
- ^ Mölstad, Mikael (2016-04-12). "Svensk familj förverkligade sin dröm om en vingård". Svenska Dagbladet (in Swedish). ISSN 1101-2412. Retrieved 2021-04-13.
- ^ "Monte Rosola, un'indimenticabile esperienza per gli amanti del vino". ORIUNDI - Giornalismo fatto con passione (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2021-04-13.
- ^ "Swedish funds acquire high quality Tuscan wine | Invest in Tuscany". www.investintuscany.com. Retrieved 2021-04-13.
- ^ "Volterra: la terra degli Etruschi". Panorama (in Italian). 2020-10-06. Retrieved 2021-04-13.
- ^ "Cinque milioni sulla Monterosola". Il Tirreno (in Italian). 2016-06-01. Retrieved 2021-04-13.
- ^ "Volterra, cosa vedere: guida completa". Travel on Art (in Italian). 2020-08-15. Retrieved 2021-04-13.