Located in the heart of the Bianco di Custoza wine region is the marvellous setting of the Monte del Frà farm. Monte del Frà means literally hill of monks. Owned by Eligio, Claudio and Marica Bonomo, the company is one of the most progressive and dynamic wine producers in Verona. The farm is a modern winemaking cooperative with magnificent barrel, fruit and wine storage facilities. They produce fantastic wines including Custoza, Bardolino, Ripasso & Amarone. www.montedelfra.it Monte Del Fra The name Ca’Rugate is derived from the volcanic hill where the Tessari family has most of its vineyards. The soft inclinations of these hills create great wines because of their fantastic location, special microclimate and unique soil composition. These wines from Valpolicella and Soave are as far removed from the old cheap and cheerful reputation of these appellations as it is possible to be. They are amongst the leaders of the undoubted quality revolution in the Veneto. Their Monte Fiorentine Soave keeps on winning Tre Bicchiere in the Gambero Rosso almost every year and their Ripasso style Campo Lavei is rich and is packed with cherry fruit. Ca’Rugate www.carugate.it 45 I TA LY I TA LY Tessari Family Bonomo Family