The winery
Monte Zovo
Family-owned estate based in Caprino Veronese (VR) producing wines typical of the Veronese and Garda areas (Valpolicella, Amarone, Bardolino) and Lugana, with a strong focus on sustainability and an integrated supply chain.
- Veneto (sede a Caprino Veronese); vigneti anche nelle aree del Garda orientale e nella denominazione Lugana (zona Desenzano, Lombardia). · Italia
- Since 1925
- 23 products
The story
The estate is managed by the Cottini family: its origins date back to 1925, and the business has developed over several generations into an operation with multiple estates. Over time the winery has expanded its production and wine portfolio, while maintaining direct control over the entire process from vineyard to bottle.
Production philosophy
Production connected to the land, family-run management and sustainability: Monte Zovo declares an ecological approach to its facilities and agricultural practices, summarized in the company principles and in the manifesto for the care of the territory.
Terroir and vineyards
The winery is based in Caprino Veronese and operates across several areas: Tenuta Marnebianche in Valpolicella, Tenuta Le Civaie for Lugana and Tenuta dell'Anfiteatro / eastern Lake Garda; a drying centre and fruit-drying facility are located in the Tregnago area.
Awards and recognition
Numerous recognitions for Amarone and other labels: including Gambero Rosso, high ratings from Robert Parker, Falstaff and Wine Enthusiast, awards at the Merano Wine Festival, as well as mentions and scores for the Lugana and Calinverno wines.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Corvina
- Corvinone
- Rondinella
- Molinara
- Croatina
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Turbiana (Trebbiano di Lugana)
- Pinot Grigio
- Sauvignon
- Hectares
- 140.0
What makes it distinctive
- Headquartered in Caprino Veronese, with a modernized winemaking facility designed according to energy-efficiency criteria.
- Production across multiple appellations: Valpolicella/Amarone, Bardolino/Chiaretto, Lugana.
- Sustainable approach: winery designed for low energy consumption; certifications and practices aimed at biodiversity.
- Portfolio including Amarone, Valpolicella Ripasso, Recioto, Lugana Le Civaie and the Calinverno project.
- Controlled supply chain: grapes sourced from estate-owned vineyards and from quality agreements with local suppliers.
