Montedallora
Monte Dall’Ora is a biodynamic winery in the Valpolicella-Classica area, based in San Pietro in Cariano, Verona. Founded in the mid-1990s by Carlo Venturini and his wife Alessandra Zantedeschi, the estate is driven by a love for land, respect for tradition, and a philosophy of letting nature express itself in the wine rather than forcing it.
Land, Terroir & Practices
The vineyards are located in Castellrotto and other key sites like San Giorgio and Saustò, often on terraces supported by dry-stone walls (“marogne”) and planted with native Valpolicella grapes: Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Molinara, Oseleta, and Dindarella.
Soils are calcareous and calcarenitic of Eocene origin. They offer good drainage and encourage vine roots to reach deep mineral layers. Exposure is mostly south-east towards Verona, with vineyards at varying altitudes (for example ~400-500 m in the San Giorgio Alto plot).
Monte Dall’Ora works organically (certified) and is moving into biodynamic / “synergic” viticulture: promoting biodiversity, leaving cover crops, interplanting olive trees, cherry trees and aromatic plants; maintaining soil life and respecting seasonal rhythms.
Winemaking & Wine Style
Grapes are hand-harvested; fermentations are spontaneous using indigenous yeasts. Wine maturation includes use of steel, concrete, and wood (large barrels), depending on the wine.
They produce single-vineyard (mono-cru) wines that reveal terroir and vintage; the wines are often complex and meant for graceful aging. Key wines include Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG “Stropa”, Valpolicella Classico Superiore from San Giorgio Alto, and other wines that balance elegance, freshness, aromatic richness, and longevity.
Philosophy & Identity
Monte Dall’Ora sees itself first as custodians of land before producers of wine. Their work is about preserving natural ecosystems, reviving old vineyard sites, and treating viticulture as art and care rather than industrial production.
Time is essential to their style — in the vineyard, in the cellar, and in letting wines unfold slowly. Emphasis is on patience, subtlety, and allowing complexity to emerge.
Address: Via Monte Dall'Ora 5, Località Castelrotto, 37029 San Pietro in Cariano (Verona) – Italy
Phone: +39 0457704462 or +39 3495791176
Email: info@montedallora.com
Website: https://montedallora.com/