Mongarda Glera Fermo Colli Trevigiani 2023

Mongarda Glera Fermo Colli Trevigiani 2023

Mongarda
$20.00

Grape: Glera, Bianchetta, Boschera
Vintage: 2023
Type: White

This white wine represents a still, dry expression of the glera grape blended with small portions of bianchetta and boschera. The fruit is hand-harvested from old organic vines grown on the steep slopes of the Colli Trevigiani hillsides. Spontaneous fermentation relies entirely on native vineyard wild yeasts in concrete tanks, intentionally bypassing the second fermentation typical of Prosecco. The liquid ages on its fermentation lees for eight months in concrete and is bottled entirely unfined and unfiltered.

It pours a pale straw hue, releasing clean aromatics of green apple, fresh pear, white flowers, and wild herbs. On the palate, a light-to-medium body is bone-dry and exceptionally crisp, focusing on a linear fruit presentation. A vertical wave of vibrant acidity runs through the center, keeping the fluid mouthfeel thoroughly refreshed. The short lees contact contributes a subtle texture that frames the mid-palate cleanly. It concludes with a clean, lightly savory finish.

Mongarda is an acclaimed, family-run winery located in Col San Martino, at the heart of the Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG zone in Italy's Veneto region. Founded in 1978 by Bruno Tormena and now run by his son Martino, the estate is dedicated to producing "terroir-driven" Prosecco with a profound respect for its unique, steep, hillside vineyards.

The winery's philosophy is rooted in artisanal, low-intervention practices, which include hand-harvesting from old vines—some dating back to the 1950s—planted on poor, rocky, calcareous soils that impart great sapidity to the final wines. In addition to the primary Glera grape, Mongarda meticulously preserves and co-ferments ancient local varieties like Perera, Verdiso, Bianchetta, and Boschera. Winemaking is non-formulaic, utilizing spontaneous primary fermentation with indigenous yeasts and minimal intervention. Mongarda produces a range of high-quality sparkling wines, including DOCG-designated Brut and Extra Dry, as well as the traditional, unsulphured, refermented-in-bottle *Col Fondo* style. The result is a highly sought-after, genuine expression of this prestigious sparkling wine region.