Monte Tondo has made a name for themselves by producing one of the single best Italian white wines we know of: their Soave Classico. More recently, they have also begun producing world-class reds. Enter their micro-production Amarone. With just a few hundred cases made, this decadent Amarone has aromas that layer like fine pastry: dried plums, exotic spices, brambleberry and dark cacao ultimately give way to a smooth and opulent palate, driven by silky, dark fruit.

Right now, and we don’t say this flippantly, the Magnabosco’s are making some of the finest Soave in Italy, and this cru is a stunning example of what the Garganega grape can do in the hands of masters. A true family estate that cuts no corners, Monte Tondo is determined to elevate Soave to a whole different level. With fermentation as low as 14 degrees, and yields as low as 600g per plant, this is an Italian white wine that delivers pinging clarity, extreme minerality, and rich, full-bodied weight in spades! 92 points James Suckling

When an expert wine-nick like Gino Magnabasco puts a glass of wine in front you, we’ve learned to just say “thank you”. The award-winning winemaker seems to never disappoint. This clean, unoaked red from Valpolicella positively sings with soil-driven slate, bright pomegranate, and potpourri. Two-decade-old vines and low-yield picking give it purpose, even at an affordable price. With its light body, it is outstanding with all white meats (fish or fowl), and continually leaves us wanting just a bit more!

Located directly between Lago di Garda and Venezia, Monte Tondo is making some of the most exciting, vibrant wines in all of Veneto. This Valpolicella is a great example; somewhere between a Ripasso and a basic Valpolicella. The grapes are dried for about a month in a well ventilated “fruttai” before pressing, and ultimately aged for five months in oak. Not a frivolous wine, it offers aromas of sour black cherry, spices, and violets, followed by a smooth palate.

What Gino Magnabosco and his daughter, Marta, are doing with the Garganega grape is nothing short of amazing. Working with a patchwork of hillside crus, Monte Tondo is a true family affair that is on the cutting edge of white winemaking in Italia. This Soave is bristling and clean, flinty and fragrant, with terrific notes of granite, citrus, green apple, and ripe mango. A truly wonderful, clear-headed, single estate wine.

Monte Tondo is regularly recognized as one of the top producers in all of Soave, having garnered a small mountain (a “poggio”, if you will) of medals, awards, and ratings. From the same hillside cru used to produce their Soave Classico comes this “semi-sparkler”, a delightful frizzante that is light, zippy, and truly delicious. You’ve rarely (if ever) had Garganega like this – with aromas of citrus, pear blossom, and sea salt – all lifted by a gentle spritz. An intelligent, mineral-driven alternative to Prosecco, at a compelling price!