Stories

On January 22 we celebrate Saint Vincent, the patron Saint of the vine growers.This celebration connects the past vintage and the new one.The young wines of the past year mature in the cellar while the pruning in the vineyardsbegins our preparation of the new Vintage.In the barrels, memories of past seasons, the fruit of a…

Polaner selections at the Gotham Hall on March 26. The best wines of the world gathered in the heart of Manhattan. The success of 25 years of work. A memorable event. Elisabetta with Etienne de Montille, son of Hubert. Hubert de Montille, an old friend of Montenidoli. We celebrated Saint Vincent together and his spirit…

For us winegrowers, the 2023 wine season ends by celebrating our patron Saint Vincenzo on 22 January. When our musts have become wine we can finally share our experiences of the past vintage. Like every year we talk about it now, before returning to the vineyard to start again with the new pruning. THE SEASONS…

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year with our Vintage card 2023 Warm wishes and love from all of us of Montenidoli

THE HERITAGE We are looking for a new pearl for the Montenidoli necklace.Montenidoli is a star that shines in the heart of the Mediterranean, a link between East and West.Montenidoli, the mountain of little nests, is an estate of 200 hectares of woods, vineyards and olive groves. It is situated in a land rich in…

As in every year, on Saint Vincent’s day, I talk about the year that has just passed.2022 was an exceptional year because of the extreme heat and lack of rain until the end of August.Fortunately, the copious rains of November and December 2021 saved it. WINTER Mild temperatures, no snow, only a little rain on…

At Montenidoli we always report on the past Vintage during the festivities celebrating Saint Vincent. January: experiences mild weather. February: sees beautiful, healthy snow covering all the vineyards. March: opens to the awakening of nature; swallows return to their nests in and around our home. April: gives us frost that arrives violent and unexpected, destroying…

Levi Dalton has had a long career working as a sommelier in some of the most distinguished and acclaimed dining rooms in America. He has served wine to guests of Restaurant Daniel, Masa, and Convivio, all in Manhattan. Levi has also contributed articles on wine themes to publications such as The Art of Eating, Wine &…

Dear Friends, Following our tradition we speak about the past vintage in January, when we celebrate our Patron, Saint Vincent. It is the time when the musts become wine and we can forecast their personality and refinement. YEAR 2020 a lean year: evil for humans but lucky for nature. A mild winter, a rainy spring,…