Valpolicella, Veneto
La Formica
Since 1893
La Formica is a family estate in the hills of eastern Valpolicella, in the villages of Cellore d'Illasi and Tregnano. The story began in 1893, when Luigi Bonuzzi raised a votive shrine above the vineyards to ward off hail, and the Bonuzzi family farms here still. Their vines climb the limestone slopes at altitude, and the range runs the full Veneto repertoire: crisp Garganega for Soave, fresh Valpolicella, a richer Ripasso re-fermented on Amarone skins, and the grand, dried-grape Amarone itself, aged for years in oak. These are warm, generous northern-Italian wines made with an eye to value across the board.
The Indent Offer.
Our pre-arrival offer is open. Under the en primeur system you reserve the wines before they reach Australia, and in return we hold them at heavily reduced indent prices for pre-payment.
To secure your order now, you can purchase the wines below directly through the online store. Alternatively, you may use our 2026 Indent Order Request Form, where you can choose wines from any producer on this shipment in one place. As quantities are limited, submitted order request forms are filled on a first-in, first-served basis. However you order, we will hold your bottles at the indent price, with payment required before the wines arrive in August, and confirm pick up or delivery once the container lands.
Email: store@lamontscott.com.au | Phone: 9385 0666
Available now at indent pricing. Quantities are limited and orders are confirmed on a first-come basis.
2024 Soave DOC
Indent price: $22.00 per bottle
La Formica is a family estate in the hills of eastern Valpolicella, growing since the Bonuzzi family raised a vineyard shrine here in 1893. Their Soave is pure Garganega from a limestone site, cool-fermented in steel to keep it crisp. White flowers, almond and ripe pear, a soft texture and a clean, gently saline finish. An easygoing northern-Italian white for everyday pleasure.
2021 Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso DOC
Indent price: $30.00 per bottle
Ripasso is known as the baby Amarone, made by re-fermenting Valpolicella on the dried-grape skins left from the Amarone, which adds body and warmth. La Formica's is richer and rounder than its straight Valpolicella: dark cherry, dried fruit and a savoury, slightly bitter twist, with more weight and grip. A satisfying winter red at a sensible price.
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2018 Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG
Indent price: $66.00 per bottle
Amarone is the Veneto's grandest red, made from grapes dried for months to concentrate them before a long, slow fermentation. La Formica's is full and warming, aged for years in oak: dried black cherry and fig, chocolate and spice, a velvety palate and a long, bittersweet finish. Powerful yet balanced, it is a wine for cold nights, strong cheese and slow evenings.
2023 Valpolicella DOC
Indent price: $25.00 per bottle
This is Valpolicella in its freshest form, a blend of Corvina and Rondinella aged in steel to keep the fruit lively. Bright red cherry and a hint of almond and spice, light-bodied and brisk, it is best with a slight chill and a casual plate. The easy, thirst-quenching face of the Veneto.
Need help choosing? For allocations, mixed cases or advice on cellaring, call the Cottesloe team or email store@lamontscott.com.au.