Montericco's Estate, near Imola, covers about 100 hectares, among which 22 are made of vineyards. The cellar's registers show that Sangiovese and the traditional whites of Romagna, were already produced in the middle of XVIII century.
The long tradition of quality was further enhanced by Giuseppe Pasolini when he invited to Montericco in 1850, upon suggestion of Camillo Benso di Cavour, the French oenologist Louis Oudart, who had achieved notoriety and results with Barolo in Piedmont. Following Oudart's advice, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Blanc et Noir were first planted in the area.
More recently, the Chardonnay vine was also introduced.
The landscape of Montericco is truly unique: the woods, surrounding the XVI century villa blend beautifully with the "giardini all'italiana", with the vineyards and the surrounding agricultural varieties.