Valpolicella Classico DOC, Monte Castelon-C336

"Out of difficulties grow miracles." — Jean de La Bruyère

From humble beginnings in 2022, Monte Castelon has rocketed to become our best-selling Veneto red. With a difficult vintage like 2024 in their sights, Silvano and Maurizio wasted no time in selecting only the very best grapes and discarding the rest. This is as filigree as red wine can ever be — and it is unmissable.

Monte Castelon are on the cover of C336 for a reason: organic high-altitude Valpolicella from a 4th-generation family who think of themselves as farmers first.  The Valpolicella Classico is Jo Ahearne's Coup de Coeur

Pale ruby with an orange rim. The front palate brims with soft red cherry fruit and impresses with its silky texture. Elegant and sophisticated, with a delectable combination of sour cherry, savoury and spicy notes. The 12.5% alcohol, given the concentration, is rare. With vibrant acidity and fine, delicate tannins, this is a beautiful and graceful wine. 2027-2029–JA