 MONTE
VOLPE 
Italian grape varieties that were once
an integral part of Mendocino viticulture are again drawing the attention
of wineries here as well as other regions in the United States.
The wines we have made at Monte Volpe (which means Fox Mountain)
since our first releases in 1991 are rich in color, fragrance, flavor
and offer a great deal of finesse. Their structures are reminiscent
of their Italian ancestry, but they display a vibrancy that is the hallmark
of wines that are produced from fully ripened grapes.
The focus of this brand is on the classic red varieties of Tuscany
and the supple white cultivars of Friuli.
 2007
PRIMO ROSSO - Mendocino
This wine has a dark purple-garnet color, with jammy aromas
and flavors of ripe blackberries, raspberries and plums. Rich full flavors,
ripe tannins and a seamless balance that carries through a long, lingering
finish. This enticing wine is for immediate enjoyment or one that will
reward the patience of cellaring.
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 2009
PEPPOLINO - Mendocino
Peppolino is one of those wines that offers the winemaker the
opportunity and freedom to create a truly unique wine, which is the
most expressive form of winemaking. Gently handcrafted from specially
selected lots, this blend of three classic central and southern Italian
varietals has come together to create a wine of great structure and
elegance.
This is a wine of great structure. Exotic aromas of violet, spices,
and notes of black licorice weave throughout the vibrant blackberry
fruit and tar character. Firm tannins and velvety middle culminate in
a long lasting, harmonious finish that laced with toasty oak. This wine’s
complexity and depth of flavor will continue to evolve with further
bottle aging.
Enjoy with grilled steaks, pasta with forest mushroom sauce and lamb
chops with rosemary sauce.
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(Pd 475kf) [BUY]
 2009
PINOT GRIGIO - Mendocino
Pinot Grigio is quickly becoming one of the most popular white grape
varieties in the world. This rust-gray tinted skinned grape, enjoyed
for centuries, is said to be a mutation of the Pinot Noir grape. However,
it seems unsure whether it is a red or white wine grape, hence, grigio,
meaning gray.
Excellent as an appertivo or serve with roasted game hens, pasta alfredo,
scallops, grilled sea bass and chicken cacciatore.
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 2009
TOCAI FRIULANO - Mendocino
Tocai is native to and the most widely planted grape variety
in the Friuli Province of Northeastern Italy. The Tocai Friulano name
is said to be derived from the local word for the small juice glass
used to serve wine in taverns and restaurants. The Friulan’s call
the grape “the brother of the sauvignon” because of the
growing characteristics of the vines; however that is where all similarity
ends. The grape has no connection to Tokaji or France’s Tokay
d’Alsace. In Mendocino County, this grape produces wines that
are richly honeyed and floral.
This wine is rich and intensely fruity. It greets you with aromas of
grapefruit, allspice and honeysuckle and unveils a subtle complexity
of toasty, creamy oak. Balanced acidity and a lingering finish makes
this wine a benchmark for all other Tocai’s to pursue.
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 2007
SANGIOVESE - Mendocino
Monte Volpe is one of the oldest producers of Sangiovese in
California, releasing its first vintage in 1992. Ninety-four percent
of the Sangiovese grapes for this wine were grown by Lowell Stone, owner
of the Fox Mountain Vineyard in the eastern foothills of the Ukiah Valley.
Six percent of this blend came from the Masut Vineyards located in the
hills overlooking the Redwood Valley.
Enjoy with grilled steaks, pasta with forest mushroom sauce and lamb
chops with rosemary sauce.
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 2010
SANGIOVESE ROSATO - Mendocino
The grapes for this wine come for the Giannecchini Vineyards
located in the eastern foothills above theUkiah Valley. In 2005, the
growing season in Mendocino county was marked by warm summer days and
cool nights.
The color of this wine is a dazzling sunset pink. Refreshing aromas
and flavors of soft strawberry and cranberry with a light splash of
grapefruit are nicely balanced by mouth-watering acidity. The wine has
a crisp dry finish.
This wine is wonderful as an aperitivo or anything “al fresco”.
It is the perfect picnic wine. Ice it down in tubs at a beach clambake
or serve it with proscuitto wrapped figs.
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