Monticello

Wine from Monticello comes out of USA, where it sits as a wine region.

Growers build the wines around Chardonnay, filling out the blend with Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Viognier.

Vines root into clay, loam and silt.

The climate is continental, running frost risk.

Red wine, white wine and rosé wine, plus one more is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows crisp and aromatic, floral and stone fruit notes, bright and refreshing and ideal for warm weather.

Producers worth knowing include Barboursville Vineyards, Jefferson Vineyards, King Family Vineyards and Trump Winery.

Pour them alongside grilled chicken, seafood dishes, ripe cheeses and spicy asian cuisine.

Serve chilled.

Keeps for 5 to 10 years.

In the glass.

Dry white: Crisp and aromatic, Floral and stone fruit notes.

Rosé: Bright and refreshing, Ideal for warm weather.

Grapes planted here.

Producers worth knowing.

Bottles to look for.

• Barboursville Vineyards Octagon, Monticello, USA
• Barboursville Vineyards Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Monticello, USA
• Barboursville Vineyards Reserve Nebbiolo, Monticello, USA
• Barboursville Vineyards Reserve Vermentino, Monticello Virginia, USA
• Blenheim Vineyards Cabernet Franc, Monticello, USA
• Cardinal Point Vineyard Union, Monticello, USA
• Jefferson Vineyards Cabernet Franc, Monticello, USA
• Jefferson Vineyards Meritage, Monticello, USA

At the table.

• Grilled chicken
• Seafood dishes
• Ripe cheeses
• Spicy Asian cuisine
• Grilled vegetables

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve chilled.
• Keeps for 5 to 10 years.

Nearby regions.

Monticello: common questions

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