Montello Rosso

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DOCG Rare find

DOCG 2011 - Bordeaux-style red blends, Cabernet Sauvignon 40-70%, Asolo Montello hills at Dolomites foothills, Treviso

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Region profile

History

Asolo Montello hills have ancient viticulture dating to Roman era. Bordeaux varieties introduced 19th-20th centuries alongside indigenous grapes. Zone recognized for premium red wine potential distinct from Prosecco whites. DOCG status granted 2011 alongside Veneto DOCG promotion wave. Dolomites foothills location provides unique terroir for Cabernet-led blends. Hills historically strategic (Montello = "little mountain"), viticulture adapted to elevation and drainage.

Climate
Continental climate; Asolo Montello hills; Dolomites foothills location; Treviso province; hillside vineyards; cooler microclimate from elevation; Bordeaux-variety suited terroir; well-drained soils; Alpine influence
Signature wines
Montello Rosso DOCG (Bordeaux-blend, Cabernet Sauvignon 40-70%, Merlot/Cabernet Franc/Carmenère, structured dry red, Dolomites foothills terroir)
What sets it apart
Bordeaux-blend DOCG in Prosecco heartland; Asolo Montello hills at Dolomites foothills; Cabernet Sauvignon 40-70% mandatory; DOCG 2011; premium red zone in white wine region; Alpine-influenced microclimate; elevation drainage suited for international varieties; Treviso province red wine showcase

Facts

  • DOCG 2011
  • Asolo Montello hills
  • Dolomites foothills
  • Treviso province
  • Bordeaux-variety focus (Cabernet Sauvignon 40-70%, Merlot/Cabernet Franc/Carmenère)
  • hillside terroir suited for international varieties
  • elevation provides drainage and cooler nights
  • Alpine influence on microclimate
  • neighbor to Asolo Prosecco DOCG
  • premium red wine zone in Prosecco heartland

Region profile from the Wine Memories wine-data corpus · verified January 2026