Monte Tondo has made a name for themselves by producing one of the single best Italian white wines we know of: their Soave Classico. More recently, they have also begun producing world-class reds. Enter their micro-production Amarone. With just a few hundred cases made, this decadent Amarone has aromas that layer like fine pastry: dried plums, exotic spices, brambleberry and dark cacao ultimately give way to a smooth and opulent palate, driven by silky, dark fruit.

Right now, and we don’t say this flippantly, the Magnabosco’s are making some of the finest Soave in Italy, and this cru is a stunning example of what the Garganega grape can do in the hands of masters. A true family estate that cuts no corners, Monte Tondo is determined to elevate Soave to a whole different level. With fermentation as low as 14 degrees, and yields as low as 600g per plant, this is an Italian white wine that delivers pinging clarity, extreme minerality, and rich, full-bodied weight in spades! 92 points James Suckling

When an expert wine-nick like Gino Magnabasco puts a glass of wine in front you, we’ve learned to just say “thank you”. The award-winning winemaker seems to never disappoint. This clean, unoaked red from Valpolicella positively sings with soil-driven slate, bright pomegranate, and potpourri. Two-decade-old vines and low-yield picking give it purpose, even at an affordable price. With its light body, it is outstanding with all white meats (fish or fowl), and continually leaves us wanting just a bit more!

Sourced from a single vineyard at 200 meters, Monte Tondo's 'Slavinus' is the estate's highest expression of Garganega - both figuratively and literally. While the grape's natural acidity remains in play, this Soave Superiore is impossibly viscous, with two months extra vine time and 6 months on the lees. Volcanic soils also lend to its extraordinary minerality.With yields under one bottle per plant and a shelf life of 5-10 years, it remains one of only 3 DOCGs produced in the Classico zone.

Located directly between Lago di Garda and Venezia, Monte Tondo is making some of the most exciting, vibrant wines in all of Veneto. This Valpolicella is a great example; somewhere between a Ripasso and a basic Valpolicella. The grapes are dried for about a month in a well ventilated “fruttaio” before pressing, and ultimately aged for five months in oak. Not a frivolous wine, it offers aromas of sour black cherry, spices, and violets, followed by a smooth palate.

What Gino Magnabosco and his daughter, Marta, are doing with the Garganega grape is nothing short of amazing. Working with a patchwork of hillside crus, Monte Tondo is a true family affair that is on the cutting edge of white winemaking in Italia. This Soave is bristling and clean, flinty and fragrant, with terrific notes of granite, citrus, green apple, and ripe mango. A truly wonderful, clear-headed, single estate wine.

The Monte Tondo estate has become the standard-bearer for high-quality Soave, crafting wines that are classic but stylish, and boasting mineral-rounded fruits and complexity that make us re-think what Garganega can do. Their remarkable sparkling Soave is quite rare (1 of only 6 DOC Classico sparklers produced) and hails from their high altitude vines above the town. Rich clay soils, spontaneous fermentation and 4 months on the lees add to its overall expressiveness and sophistication. 90 PTS Wine Enthusiast

Monte Tondo is regularly recognized as one of the top producers in all of Soave, having garnered a small mountain (a “poggio”, if you will) of medals, awards, and ratings. From the same hillside cru used to produce their Soave Classico comes this “semi-sparkler”, a delightful frizzante that is light, zippy, and truly delicious. You’ve rarely (if ever) had Garganega like this – with aromas of citrus, pear blossom, and sea salt – all lifted by a gentle spritz. An intelligent, mineral-driven alternative to Prosecco, at a compelling price!

Lush, concentrated, and smooth, this high-altitude Ripasso has just enough polish to be enjoyed without food, but more than enough character and typicity to identify it immediately as a small-batch, Italian affair! More opulent than a basic Valpolicella, this "baby Amarone" showcases dark cherry, fig, cocoa, and baking spice on the nose, with an ample mouth feel and soft, integrated tannins on the palate. A perfect pairing for grilled meats, aged cheeses, and porcini mushroom risotto.

For the first time ever, Monte Tondo has created a delightful rosé companion to their spectacular, affordable Garganega Frizzante. After a nose of dusty raspberry and pencil lead, the palate is straightforward and fruity, followed by a pleasant, balanced finish. The light frizzante touch makes it the perfect apertivo or companion to salumi, roasted mushrooms, and Taleggio cheese.