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Together, they welcome the opportunity to walk you through the vineyards, fountains, “go-ahead, pick some” herb garden and, of course, the winery. A true Garagiste, the estate home and winery are one-in-the-same. In the winery, Mark takes his cue from the esteemed wines of Montalcino, Tuscany.
12 lip 2023 · Tucked away in the charming Chicago Park lies a vineyard that’s truly a Tuscan treat – the Montoliva Vineyard & Winery. Founded in 2000, this family-run gem is a toast to the Italian-Americans who, two decades ago, decided to bring a slice of Tuscan winemaking tradition right here in California.
Montoliva Vineyard & Winery in Chicago Park (near Grass Valley) is worth the drive. Read more in the newest edition. Photo: Winemaker Mark Henry. | Johan Martin #thetahoeweekly...
Chicago Park is Nevada County's agricultural epicenter. At 2300' elevation, it is blessed with very warm days, and cool nights; perfect for the central and southern Italian varietals we love to grow. Join Our Wine club.
The Montoliva wines are balanced, a bit rustic, and calling for food, similar to Italian wines. You’ll see “Chicago Park” prominently on the labels for Montoliva, although it’s not a recognized AVA. Technically Montoliva is in the Sierra Foothills, but Henry doesn’t prefer to use
Located in the agricultural hamlet of Chicago Park, Montoliva Vineyard & Winery creates Tuscan-inspired quality wines by eschewing “New World” trends to focus on wines of uncompromising depth and complexity using “Old World” techniques of extended maceration and long-term barrel maturation.
5 maj 2020 · I had never attended a Facebook online wine tasting and Mark Henry, owner/winemaker at Montoliva in Chicago Park, had never conducted one. But we were both ready to go. Henry and wife Julianne had set up a makeshift broadcast booth in their tasting room and I had three bottles of Montoliva ready to open.
