Castello di Monsanto

It is extremely arduous to be able to convey at least one-tenth of the emotions one feels when visiting the cellar of Monsanto. The fragrances, the echoes, the silences, the layers of noble moulds render it a unique place worth a visit at least once. The prose from Antonio Boco’s pen herewith, describes all this very well: words which are as moving as a walk around the cellar.

The microcosm of Monsanto needs to create a continuous homeostasis between the various elements present in its nature : the soil, the wood, the water and the air.

This task is rendered even more difficult by the frequent climatic changes which we are now used to. In productive terms, all this is very fascinating, and it is also the strength of an area which makes this natural typicality its ensign: in fact it is very rare to find two equal vintages in the company’s historic cellar. It is easy to presume how essential is “il patto” (the pact) which is made, year after year, between these elements for the success of our wines.