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Following
renovations carried out by the Bozza family in the late
Eighties, the ancient stones and decorations of these buildings
have been restored to their original splendour. Tenuta Montina
is first mentioned in historical documents in 1620, when it was
owned by a Valsabbia family headed by Benedetto Montini,
ancestor of Pope Paul VI. The hills behind are named after him
as well as the winery itself.
The winery is situated in the shelter of a natural moraine
amphitheatre, where the road ends in the woods along the Valle
Mugnina, the furthermost strip of land in the municipality of
Monticelli Brusati. The best expression of Franciacorta can be
found here, in this gentle peaceful landscape rich in romantic
history.
The prestigious Franciacorta DOCG and both red and white Terre
di Franciacorta (curtefranca) DOC wines are made in the winery
buildings which perfectly respect the area’s natural vocation
for winemaking.
The buildings, which were dug out of the hillside, cover a
surface area of about 4,200 m². In full respect for the
environment vineyards have been replanted over the tunnels. This
is a natural way to ensure a minimal temperature variation: the
temperature is constantly 10-12°C all year round, the ideal
temperature for ripening Franciacorta grapes. |
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