Moncaro

Moncaro is a cooperative made of more than 1.000 associates. History 1964 A group of grapegrowers founds the Societa Cooperativa in order to raise vineyard quality throughout the area; 1970 Beginning of construction of the Cantina di Montecarotto; 1971 Moncaros cellar receives its first harvest; 1980 Moncaro begins to experiment with organic practices and sustained viticulture methods, following European Union regulations; 1987 The winery adopts the name MONCARO (a contraction of Montecarotto). Moncaro becomes the brand name for the wines as well, and signifies from the outset an important step up in quality; 1988 Verde Ca Ruptae Verdicchio Classico Superiore, Moncaros standard-bearer, is produced for the first time; 1995 Acquisition of the Cantina del Conero. Introduction of the term Terre Cortesi, used for Moncaros most prestigious wines. Terre Cortesi refers to its production in the various terre, or local areas, each with its own historical corte, or loca...