Our Grapes
Learn more about some of our featured varieties
MONTEPULCIANO
An elegant varietal with notes of blackberry and thyme, Montepulciano is rich and medium bodied.
PETITE SIRAH
Petite Sirah is a tannic varietal to be savored, it has a deep color and notes of plum and blueberry.
BARBERA
Barbera is commonly refered to as the people's wine, a high acidity red wine with notes of cherry and herbs.
FALANGHINA
A grape varietal commonly found in southern Italy, Falenghina has notes of lemon and sweet honey.
VERMENTINO
Vermentino can be found in Sardina and Tuscany, Italy. It features floral notes as well as notes of fresh citrus.
FIANO
Fiano has notes of orange citrus and hazelnut, it is one of a few white varieties that is age worthy.
Our Wines
Stop by our tasting room or shop online to taste our distinguished estate grown wines
Monserate Winery highlights Estate wines grown and bottled here in San Diego County. We take pride in producing quality wines and pay close attention to every detail.
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ITALIAN WINES
We grow a total of 15 grape varieties at Monserate Winery, featuring many Italian varieties. The temperate coastal climate of Fallbrook closely resembles that of provinces in Italy, making it a perfect match for Italian wine varieties.
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Our Winemaker
Meet our esteemed winemaker
Justin Mund
Winemaker
Justin Mund, a graduate of Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo with degrees in Viticulture and Fruit Science, has had a myriad of experience in winemaking and winegrowing from Sonoma County to the Central Coast and for the past 11 years in San Diego County. Justin has worked with well-known producers ranging from boutique operations to large production, multi-label producers. His 24 years of experience at all levels has played an integral role in establishing his proficiency and philosophy toward winemaking and winegrowing.