NEW Monfort Teroldego Rotaliano DOC

Pairs with: Braised beef short ribs over creamy polenta, roasted duck with blackberry glaze, wood-fired sausage pizza, grilled lamb chops, or aged alpine cheeses like Trentingrana and Fontina.

Good for: Experiencing the bold, dark-fruited charm of Teroldego—Trentino’s native red icon; satisfying lovers of Syrah and Malbec with an elegant, mountain-grown alternative; or elevating hearty, slow-cooked stews and winter meals.

Grape: 100% Teroldego.

I am from: Teroldego Rotaliano DOC, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy (Sourced from estate-tended vineyards across the sun-drenched Campo Rotaliano plain, rooted in gravelly alluvial soils deposited by the Noce River).

The Story: Sourced from the legendary Campo Rotaliano—a sun-drenched, gravel-rich plain dramatically framed by vertical alpine cliffs in northern Trentino—Teroldego has been celebrated as the "prince of Trentino wines" for centuries. Cantine Monfort, founded in 1945 by the Simoni family, crafts this indigenous red with deep respect for local heritage. The unique microclimate of Campo Rotaliano combines intense daytime sun reflected off limestone walls with cool night winds from the surrounding alpine valleys, allowing the dark-skinned Teroldego grape to achieve rich phenolic ripeness while maintaining vibrant natural acidity.

In the cellar, winemakers focus on showcasing Teroldego's plush texture and striking berry character. Hand-harvested grapes undergo a traditional skin-contact fermentation in stainless steel tanks with regular pump-overs to gently extract color and fine-grained tannins. A period of aging in a mix of stainless steel and seasoned wooden casks harmonizes the wine's bold dark fruit with subtle, warm spice notes, preserving the pure, gravelly mineral drive of its native alluvial soils.

Why You'll Love Me: It is a deeply colored, velvety, and fruit-forward red that pairs rich, sun-ripened dark berries with crisp mountain precision. In the glass, it pours an intense, radiant ruby-purple hue. The nose opens with an expressive bouquet of ripe blackberries, blueberries, and wild plums, elegantly layered over top notes of crushed violets, dark cocoa, sweet baking spice, and a hint of forest floor. On the palate, it glides with a plush, medium-to-full-bodied stride; a succulent wave of dark berry fruit is supported by smooth, fine-grained tannins and a refreshing beam of natural acidity. Clean, harmonious, and deeply satisfying, it finishes long with a trailing touch of tart black cherry and a persistent, stone-dust mineral snap.