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Cervo: An Italian Duo
Veneto, ItalyThe vines of Monterversa on the Northern hills of Veneto have given birth to two rare extraordinary cuvées – announcing the new bottling of our signature Italian collaboration, Cervo.
A rustic Italian complexion buoyed by ripe Bordelaise and Burgundian grapes makes the Cervo ‘Voltazza Rosso’ a robust yet subtle marriage of what we love most about Italian and French wines.
The Cervo Bianco dances between Burgundian richness and Northern Italian grace, marrying the trademarks of Chardonnay and Manzoni.
Enjoy these Venetian masterpieces:
- 2023 Cervo “Voltazza Rosso”
- 2025 Cervo “Voltazza Bianco”
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borne by fire in the euganean hills
Looking out over the northern Italian region of Eugenei, it appears as if the earth had once bubbled like boiling water. These rounded hills are the result of ancient seismic shifts centuries ago that gave birth to uniquely dark volcanic soils. In the 1800s, local royalty discovered they were perfect for planting grape vines, so Bordelaise and Burgundian varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay were imported. And thus, a robust, elegant wine profile emerged – a marriage of the best of Italian and French winemaking. Today, the Voltazzas of Monteversa keep this tradition alive with our special project – Cervo.
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an ancient story
33 million years ago
Looking out over the Euganean Hills, it’s as if the earth once boiled, and a series of great bubbles were petrified mid-burst. These rounded hills are not volcanoes in the traditional sense—there were no eruptions, no lava flows. But their cores are volcanic, formed from deep, molten surges that never breached the ocean floor above. Erosion sculpted the terrain into soft domes and conical forms. Formed between 34 and 33 million years ago, the Euganean Hills are not part of a single mountain range but instead rose one by one from seismic shifts beneath the sea. Each hill is geologically unique, with its own soil composition, mineral identity, and shape, like Mount Lozzo, rising in solitary majesty from the surrounding flatlands. There are around 100 such hills within a compact area southwest of Venice, including Monteversa’s own Monte Versa. The soil they share is dark, stony, and rich with volcanic history, perfect for vines, as local winemakers would later discover.
1869
In the late 19th century, a wave of viticultural experimentation swept through Veneto. Local aristocrats imported vines from France, Germany, and Austria, establishing the region as Italy’s foremost center for international varieties. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Riesling, Syrah, and others all took root—many on the volcanic slopes of the Euganean Hills. On these hillsides, Cabernet in particular flourished. Locals dubbed the resulting wines, “vino puro di monte,” or “pure wine of the hills,” for their vivid expression and structure. The Counts Corinaldi doubled down, planting both Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc in prized volcanic soils. Their efforts were quickly validated: in 1900, a Veneto Cabernet won the Grand Prix at the Paris Exposition for the first time.
1989
Recognizing the rare geological and ecological value of the area, the Euganean Hills were officially declared a protected regional park in 1989. Industrial development was banned, preserving this patchwork of forest, vineyard, and hillside for generations to come. The protection ensured that the legacy of volcanic terroir, and the vineyards rooted in it, would remain undisturbed.
2007
In 2007, the Monteversa estate was purchased by Santino and Filippo Voltazza. Though not trained in viticulture, Filippo, a metallurgical engineer, brought with him a precision honed by years in automotive R&D. He turned his analytical eye to the vineyards, prioritizing low yields, healthy soils, and careful observation over industrial shortcuts. The goal: to create wines of clarity and intention, grounded in the volcanic character of their site.
2019
Monteversa partners with Dry Farm Wines for their first collaboration. Since then, their red and white cuvées have been amongst the most popular in the US, embraced by those seeking an elevated aesthetic that is also low alcohol, sugar free, and farmed with honor for terroir.
2025
After years of blending trials, an ambitious new wine is born: Cervo. It marks the next chapter of Monteversa, a wine that gathers the energy of these ancient hills, the precision of engineering, and the soul of heritage farming into one bold, expressive bottle.
2026
We worked together with Filippo, Cervo’s winemaker and namesake, to give the Rosso a shape that closely resembles the great super-Tuscans and Bordeaux Cru Classé. Together, we made a small change to the Merlot in the blend: the grapes that were used in the blend have been swapped for the Merlot typically reserved for Filippo Voltazza's tête de cuvée, Animaversa. Aged six months longer in barrels split 50% new and 50% used, and sourced from older vines, this new Merlot gives the wine a dimension that puts it on par with the greats.
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What is Cervo?
Cervo is a premium artisan wine cuvée grown and crafted by Dry Farm Wines in partnership with Monteversa in the Euganean Hills of Northern Italy.
Does Cervo go through the same testing process as Dry Farm Wines?
Yes. Cervo is sugar free, grown without pesticides or herbicides, lower in alcohol & sulfites, and friendly to keto, paleo, and vegan.
Do I get my Dry Farm Wines Member benefits with Cervo?
As a Dry Farm Wines Member, all of your Member benefits apply to Cervo, including a Member pricing courtesy which will be applied at checkout.
How do I become a Dry Farm Wines Member?
You can become a Dry Farm Wines Member by checking out with one of our Membership products here.
What do the names Cervo and Voltazza mean?
Cervo (technically pronounced “Chair - vo”) is Italian for stag, an homage to our Dry Farm Wines’ antlers. Voltazza is the name of the winemaker who is helping us grow this wine.
