Born in 1949, Signor Monchiero graduated from the School of Oenology in Alba in 1970. In 1971, he joined the Italian Wine Group (GIV- Gruppo italiano vini) where in 1972 he was appointed the 2nd oenologist. In 1975 he was promoted to the position of Technical Director at Casa Vinicola Bigi.
Between 1980 and 1987 , he worked on several different projects for the winery. After leaving the winery, Signor Monchiero returned to Piedmont , joining Beni de Batasiolo: he totally revamped the brand which was in crisis, turning it into an award winning winery by 1992. From 1993 on, he has been working as a consultant in viticulture and oenology throughout Italy and since 1990 he has been producing his own wines with his wife under the Monchiero-Carbone brand. Since 2008 , he has been consulting for Vinkara.
A Conversation with Mr. Marco Monchiero Wine consultant Signor Monchiero: committed to Kalecik with a passion… “We must promote this land, rooted in culture to the world” At the invitation of Vinkara , when Italian wine producer and oenologist Signor Marco Monchiero first arrived at Kalecik , he said he immediately knew that he would become committed to this land with a passion. Home of the Kalecik Karası grape, this region dubbed “the land blessed by God” by the Italians according to the oenologist, commented, “even though the subject of wine and grapes are not very popular in this country, there is in fact a very deep seeded tradition. Vinkara, by adding a small brick to a very long history is attempting to rectify this opinion. Suffice to say, this is the whole story behind why I am here”. Vinkara ‘s wine consultant since 2008, Signor Marco Monchiero began his career in 1972 and has consulted for leading Italian wine brands for many years. The acclaimed oenologist continues consulting on viniculture and oenology in his homeland and with his wife produces his own wine under the brand Monchiero-Carbone.
Oenologist Signor Marco Monchiero indicates that Kalecik’s most prominent characteristics are its geography and geology creating the climate conditions. The region is surrounded by mountains and the fact that it is approximately 700 meters above sea level ensures that the evenings are cool in the valley.
Monchiero points out that the difference between the high temperatures during the day and the low temperatures at night is an important factor for determining the quality of the grape. As a result, he states that the white and red grape matures in a gradual and meticulous fashion. The oenologist asserts that quality wines can be produced because of Vinkara’s favorable location and soil. Homeland of the birth of wine…
Monchiero was especially impressed that a variety of grape was named after the region. He says, “If a variety of grape is named after the region, it shows that the region is seeded in tradition and culture”. As a result, what got my curiousity and intrigued me, convincing me to work here was that a vineyard was linked to winemaking tradition. In Italy, we call these regions “the land blessed by God. The reason I say this is that in the past, choice was based on physical selections. However, if a variety of grape is cultivated on a land for a long time, this means that the soil is suitable for cultivation. This region is a place that needs to be promoted as it is the homeland of a rooted culture. Vinkara’s objective is to familiarize everyone with Kalecik Karası within the next few years”.
Monchiero indicates that when we look at the root of viniculture and wine production, we notice that the first actors appeared on the stage on Anatolian soil. The oenologist states that the birth of wine is the area between what is today called Armenia and Caucasia , in other words Anatolia . With time, wine culture first spread to the east and then to the west. In fact, it became so popular in Europe that today the world’s highest praised wines are French and Italian wines. Monchiero states that for a variety of reasons winemaking in this region lost its popularity. He indicates that they are working on changing this perception and to once again make wine a lifestyle choice of people in Turkey.
Monchiero points out that the difference between the high temperatures during the day and the low temperatures at night is an important factor for determining the quality of the grape. As a result, he states that the white and red grape matures in a gradual and meticulous fashion. The oenologist asserts that quality wines can be produced because of Vinkara’s favorable location and soil. Homeland of the birth of wine…
Monchiero was especially impressed that a variety of grape was named after the region. He says, “If a variety of grape is named after the region, it shows that the region is seeded in tradition and culture”. As a result, what got my curiousity and intrigued me, convincing me to work here was that a vineyard was linked to winemaking tradition. In Italy, we call these regions “the land blessed by God. The reason I say this is that in the past, choice was based on physical selections. However, if a variety of grape is cultivated on a land for a long time, this means that the soil is suitable for cultivation. This region is a place that needs to be promoted as it is the homeland of a rooted culture. Vinkara’s objective is to familiarize everyone with Kalecik Karası within the next few years”.
Monchiero indicates that when we look at the root of viniculture and wine production, we notice that the first actors appeared on the stage on Anatolian soil. The oenologist states that the birth of wine is the area between what is today called Armenia and Caucasia , in other words Anatolia . With time, wine culture first spread to the east and then to the west. In fact, it became so popular in Europe that today the world’s highest praised wines are French and Italian wines. Monchiero states that for a variety of reasons winemaking in this region lost its popularity. He indicates that they are working on changing this perception and to once again make wine a lifestyle choice of people in Turkey.
The Italian oenologist emphasizes that the quality wines produced are palatable, smooth to drink and that Vinkara’s strategy is to “be accessible to all segments” of consumers and the objective is to make wine consumption a routine part of daily life.
Sparkling wine from Kalecik Karası grapes…
Signor Marco Monchiero proudly announces that in a short period of time, Vinkara will be introducing a sparkling wine to the market. He states, “We are so confident of the quality of our grapes that we will produce this wine using the same methods applied to produce champagne” , further indicating that white Kalecik Karası grapes
