Welcome to the world of Montina, a winery that embodies the most authentic essence of Franciacorta. The story of this estate began in 1982, when the three Bozza brothers – Gian Carlo, Vittorio and Alberto – decided to pursue their dream in Monticelli Brusati, a charming village in the north-east of Franciacorta. Here they purchased a 17th-century estate that once belonged to the Montini family, ancestors of Pope Paul VI. Today the company is led by Michele, Daniele and Anna, the new generation of the family, who continue the tradition with a fresh perspective. Their philosophy? To produce outstanding sparkling wines that are, above all, a pleasure to share. For the Bozza family, wine is not merely an agricultural product but a true creative act. To achieve this, they rely on 72 hectares of vineyards spread across seven different municipalities of the area. Each plot offers different nuances, allowing the creation of balanced and complex cuvées. The winery itself is an impressive work of engineering, carved for more than 7,000 square metres into the hillside: a choice that not only preserves the landscape but also ensures a constant and natural temperature for the wines during their long ageing. Moreover, the use of the famous vertical Marmonier press – an extremely rare tool that allows an exceptionally gentle pressing of the grapes – makes the difference between an ordinary sparkling wine and a Franciacorta that is silky and deep. There is more: Montina is the first winery in Franciacorta to host a permanent Contemporary Art Gallery.
