Montefiori
Montefiori, part of Vinos Paolini in Valle de Guadalupe, Baja California, is a family-run vineyard known for its Italian heritage wines.
Montefiori, also known as Villa Montefiori or Vinos Paolini, is a vineyard located in Valle de Guadalupe, Baja California, established in 1997 by the Paoloni family, originally from the Le Marche region outside of Tuscany, Italy.
The vineyard spans 42 acres and specializes in Italian and classic French grape varieties, utilizing modern winemaking technology and processes focused on quality.
The wines are known for their Italian heritage, dubbed “Mexican Wines with an Italian Heart,” reflecting a blend of Italian tradition, advanced technology, and the high quality of local grapes.
What makes Montefiori special is its commitment to producing wines that embody the synergy of Italian winemaking traditions with the unique terroir of Valle de Guadalupe.
The vineyard’s approach to winemaking includes gravity-fed fermentation and aging processes, the use of an analysis laboratory to monitor production protocols, and the refinement of wines in French oak barrels.
This meticulous attention to detail results in elegant and complex wines that are distinctively Italian yet uniquely Mexican.
Montefiori tasting prices
For those interested in visiting, the tasting room offers various wine packages, from easy-to-drink wines to reserves. The winery uses special hand-blown crystal glasses called “Esperienze,” which enhance the wine’s oxygenation process.
The tasting experience is designed to showcase the wines’ complexity and the unique characteristics of Italian grape varietals grown in Baja California.
Is Montefiori worth visiting?
Visiting Montefiori is worthwhile for wine enthusiasts exploring high-quality Mexican wines with Italian influences. The vineyard offers a unique tasting experience, featuring wines made from old vines and the opportunity to learn about the winemaking process directly from the Paoloni family.
How to get to Montefiori
To get there, Montefiori is located in Valle de Guadalupe, Baja California. Visitors can reach the vineyard by following the directions to Parcela 26-1 s/n Ejido El Porvenir Km 9 in Valle de Guadalupe.
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