Montello Rosso / Montello DOCG
Synopsis
History: Formerly part of the Montello e Colli Asolani DOC; established as a separate DOCG in 2011
Vineyard Area: 6 ha / 15 acres (2019)
Production: 275 hl / 3,080 cases (5-year average)
Principal Red Grape Varieties:
Styles and Wine Composition
RED WINES
- Rosso (Rd): 40–70% Cabernet Sauvignon; 30–60% Cabernet Franc, Carmenère, and/or Merlot; maximum 15% OANRG
- Superiore (Rosso)
Significant Production Rules
- Minimum alcohol level: 12.5% for Rosso; 13.0% for Superiore
- Aging: For Rosso, minimum 18 months, including 9 months in barrel and 6 months in bottle (ERD = May 1, V+2); for Superiore, minimum 24 months, including 12 months in barrel and 6 months in bottle (ERD = November 1, V+2)
Last Disciplinare Modification:
03/07/2014
