Embark on a journey through the enchanting tale of ‘Il Monte’ estate, a narrative intricately woven into the fabric of Tuscany’s rich history and the splendor of the Renaissance. Nestled strategically near Florence, this estate bears witness to a glorious past meticulously preserved by modern generations, with VINÆMONTÆ (formerly ORMÆVINÆ) standing as devoted stewards for the legacies of tomorrow.
In the heart of this venerable estate lies the ancient wine cellar of the Fattoria Monte, adorned with the timeless inscription of 1692, etched in stone at its entrance. This hallowed year now proudly graces the logo, an homage to the enduring legacy encapsulated within the vineyard’s roots. Embracing the Latin letter ‘Æ,’ symbolic of the union between Alexey and Ella, steadfast partners for over 25 years, VINÆMONTÆ invites you to partake in a captivating saga where tradition, history, and passion converge to craft the exquisite Wines of Monte.
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Our History
History of “Il Monte’ starts in the 11th century when the Medieval watchtower was built on the top of the hill overlooking the Montefiesole Road. It received signals from Fiesole and passed them onwards, thus defending Florence from the enemies. In the Renaissance era, an agricultural estate was built by the Gondi Family, who once owned the whole valley. Gondi, the close allies and business partners of Medici passed the estate to the Bardi Family: we cannot say if Contessina de’ Bardi ever visited the place, but we would like to believe that she did. In the 17th Century, the ownership passed to the Galli Family, who built the Chapel and expanded the estate.
Wine and olive oil were produced in the area for centuries. The hilltop location, breeze, and sunshine throughout the whole day provide great conditions to further develop agriculture, thus maintaining the legacy of this historic place.
Producer: Sant’Anastasio Societa Agricola SRL
Brands: Costaripa, Mattia Vezzola
Address: Via Dei Sette Santi 53, 50131, Firenze (FI), Italy