About this wine
Monte del Cuca is Cantine Menti's skin-contact orange wine, made from 100% Garganega grown on the volcanic hills of Gambellara. Extended maceration on the skins gives the wine its deep golden color and tannic grip, while a year of lees aging in concrete builds a rich, textured mouthfeel. Dried apricot, orange peel, and honey notes sit over a dry, mineral-driven palate.
A bold but approachable introduction to orange wine, with genuine food-pairing versatility.
Sommelier's Note
"A benchmark Veneto orange wine — its volcanic minerality and textural depth deserve to be experienced at least once."
Food Pairings
Pairs well with aged cheeses, roasted poultry, and spicy or umami-rich dishes.
When to drink it
Dinner parties for adventurous food and wine lovers, or a reflective evening meal.
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Garganega
- Style
- White
- Price Range
- ¥5,000-7,000 (reference estimate based on comparable Veneto orange-wine imports; exact Japan retail pricing not confirmed)
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Garganega; spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts; extended skin contact in concrete tanks; aged on fine lees for 12 months without filtration or fining; minimal sulfur at bottling.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does Monte del Cuca taste like?
- It shows dried stone fruit, citrus zest, and honey, framed by a firm, tea-like tannic structure.
- What food pairs well with it?
- Umami-rich dishes, aged cheeses, and spicy foods complement it especially well.
- Is it ready to drink now?
- Yes, it drinks well on release but can also evolve further over the next few years.
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