A Breezy November Escape: Discovering the Soul of Monteverro Winery

If you’re driving between Rome and the Civitavecchia port, there’s a place you simply cannot miss: Monteverro Winery, tucked into the rolling hills of Capalbio in southern Tuscany. Visiting in November, with the breeze sweeping through the golden vineyards, is a sensory experience that feels both intimate and unforgettable.

A Warm Welcome From Caterina

The journey begins the moment you arrive.
Caterina, who embodies the spirit of Monteverro’s hospitality, welcomes you with a smile and leads you into the estate’s minivan for a private tour among the vineyards.

As you drive through the estate, she explains:

• the orientation of the vines,
• the different sub-plots and soil compositions,
• how the sea breeze and the hills shape the character of each wine.

It's a moment when the connection between land and bottle becomes beautifully clear.

A Little Surprise: The “Hotel for the Bugs”

Among the rows of vines, Caterina points out one of the estate’s most charming features—a bug hotel.
This wooden structure helps reintroduce beneficial insects that naturally improve biodiversity, reduce the need for chemical treatments, and keep the vineyards healthy.

It’s a small detail, but one that perfectly reflects Monteverro’s thoughtful, sustainable approach to winemaking.

From Vineyard to Cellar

The tour continues into the cellar, where the magic of winemaking comes to life.
You step into a serene space lined with French oak barrels, each one quietly shaping the wine’s structure and depth. Nearby, smooth cement tanks provide gentle micro-oxygenation, preserving purity and freshness.

Caterina explains how Monteverro blends tradition and innovation, choosing each vessel according to what the grape needs—not what fashion dictates.

Tasting Time: A Journey Through Monteverro’s Style

And then, the moment you’ve been waiting for: the tasting.

Here, Margherita joins you, enriching the experience with her deep knowledge and genuine passion for the wines.

The tasting includes:

• Vermentino– coastal, crisp, full of bright Mediterranean energy
• Red blend– fruit-forward and inviting
• Terra di Monteverro– elegant and balanced
• Tinata– warm, spicy, Mediterranean soul
• Monteverro (current vintage)– refined, complex, beautifully structured
• Monteverro 2011– mature, layered, an unforgettable treat
• Chardonnay (Burgundy style)– refined, mineral, a stunning finale

Each wine feels like a piece of the landscape you’ve just explored.

Why Monteverro Is a Must-Stop

What makes a visit to Monteverro special isn’t just the beauty of the place or the excellence of the wines—it’s the people. The warmth of Caterina and Margherita, the care in every detail, the passion for the land: it all comes together to create an experience that feels personal, grounded, and genuinely memorable.

If your travels take you along the Tuscan coast, make Monteverro a stop on your journey.
You won’t regret it.