Montello e Colli Asolani Doc

The wine of the controlled denomination of origin Montello and Colli Asolani are produced with grapes from the vines cultivated on the land that extends along the right of the Piave river. The most important production is from the Prosecco vine, which however distinguishes itself from that cultivated on the left bank of the river, which is involved in the production of the Conegliano Valdobbiadene controlled denomination of origin wines. Montello and Colli Asolani Doc includes various types: Red, Prosecco, Merlot, Cabernet, Chardonnay, white and grey Pinot.

 

Consumption

Montello and Colli Asolani Merlot combines with rather complex dishes such as pasta dishes with bolognese sauce, baked poultry and feathered game on the spit, mature hard cheeses. It should be served in full-bodied red wineglasses (balloon) at a temperature of16-18°C, within three or four years of the harvest. The white Pinot is optimal with risotto and eels, asparagus and mussels. It should be drunk in flute glasses at a temperature of 6-8°C. The Prosecco version combines with seafood hors d'oeuvres, risotto with cuttlefish juice and whipped dried salt cod. It should be served in flute glasses at a temperature of 6-8°C.

Identification

The labeling of Montello e Colli Asolani Doc

Each label must carry a mention of the Controlled Denomination of Origin besides all the other indications foreseen by law, such as: The determined Region from which the product originates; Denomination of the product composed of the combination of the variety of the vine from which the wine originates and the geographic area in which that variety is cultivated; Nominal volume of the wine; Name or company name of the bottler and its registered address; Number and code of the bottler, which may also appear on the closing system (cork or cap); Name of the Country; Indication of the batch; Ecological indications.

 

 

 

I.D. card

Type
Montello and Colli Asolani Doc is a meal or desert wine produced in the Red, Prosecco, Merlot, Cabernet, Chardonnay, white and grey Pinot types
Description
The Prosecco, Chardonnay, white and grey Pinot, Merlot, Cabernet, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon versions are obtained from grapes originating for at least 85% from the corresponding vines. For the Prosecco, grapes originating from Chardonnay, white or grey Pinot, Riesling italico and Treviso Bianchetta vines, alone or jointly, may be used in a measure not to exceed 15% of the total. In the preparation of white Pinot grapes of the Chardonnay and grey Pinot vines may be used in a quantity not to exceed 15% of the total. Finally for the Merlot grapes of the Malbech, Cabernet (franc and/or sauvignon) vines present in the vineyards alone or jointly may be used in a measure not to exceed 15% of the total
Characteristics
Upon visual examination, Montello e Colli Asolani Merlot is of a ruby red colour, tending towards garnet with ageing. It has a winey, intense, characteristic fragrance when young, more delicate ethereal and pleasing if aged. The flavour is dry, savoury, full-bodied, tannin to the right point and harmonious. It has an alcoholic content of 11°. The white Pinot has a straw yellow colour, a delicate, fine and characteristic fragrance. The flavour is fresh, soft and harmonious. The alcoholic content is 10,5°. The Prosecco version has a clear and bright straw yellow colour. The froth is persistent, the fragrance pleasing and characteristically fruity. The flavour dry or medium-sweet, full-bodied, pleasingly fruity and characteristic. The minimum alcoholic content is 11°
Area of production
Includes the entire territory of the municipality of Monfumo and part of the territory of the municipalities of Asolo, Caerano San Marco, Castelcucco, Cavaso del Tomba, Cornuda, Crocetta del Montello, Fonte, Giavera del Montello, Maser, Montebelluna, Nervesa della Battaglia, Paderno del Grappa, Pederobba, Possagno del Grappa, S. Zenone degli Ezzelini and Volpago del Montello, all in the province of Treviso
Selling period
Throughout the year
Normative references
The controlled denomination of origin Montello e Colli Asolani was recognised by Decree of the President of the Republic dated 26.06.1977, amended by Decree of 04.11.1991, published in the Official Gazette No. 83 of 08.04.1992

Further information

  1. Montello e Colli Asolani Doc
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