Monteci

Valpolicella reds from dried grapes and fresh fruit, rated by major critics.

Monteci produces wines from Valpolicella, the Veneto region of northern Italy renowned for its distinctive dried-grape method and layered red blends. The winery works with the classic Valpolicella grapes—Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara—crafting both fresh and appassimento styles. The Bardolino Chiaretto, a lighter expression built on Corvina and Rondinella, shows the region's range beyond its heavier reds. The two Amarone bottlings—Costa delle Corone and Andrea—represent the appassimento tradition, where grapes are dried before fermentation to concentrate sugars and tannins. Both draw from the trio of regional varieties and exhibit the structured, full-bodied character that defines the category. Monteci's wines have been assessed by Wine Enthusiast, Wine Spectator, Decanter, and Falstaff.