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Montello and Colli Asolani

The name Montello e Colli Asolani is reserved for wines made from grapes from vineyards consisting of at least 85% from the corresponding grape varieties: Prosecco, Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Merlot, Cabernet, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. The grapes must be produced in the area that comprises the whole of the town of Monfumo and the municipalities of: Asolo, Caerano S. Mark Castelcucco, Cavaso del Tomba, Cornuda, Crocetta del Montello, Source, Giavera of Montello, Maser, Montebelluna, Nervesa della Battaglia, Possagno del Grappa, S. Zeno Ezzelini and Volpago of Montello. The maximum harvest allowed for the production of wines with denomination of origin Montello e Colli Asolani shall not exceed the per hectare crop specialist at 120 pounds for the Red, Prosecco, Merlot, Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc, 110 tons per Pinot Grigio and 100 tons for the Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon. The maximum yield of wine should not be more than 70%. The grapes must ensure the wines Montello e Colli Asolani a natural minimum total alcohol content of 9.50 degrees for Prosecco, for Red, Merlot, Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Grigio 10 degrees and 10.50 degrees for the Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Here are source of cloth as red wines Cabernet, the noble wine made even more important to aging. E ‘tannic and intense, very pleasant and characteristic. Of a wide body and balanced tannins and harmonious. Slightly herbaceous when young and served at a temperature of 18 ° C. is suitable for special occasions. Merlot is an excellent young wine of the right consistency, intense and characteristic. Become a great wine with age. The Prosecco is sold in two versions: Still and sparkling. Straw color is characterized by the aroma of fruit. He has a dry taste, harmonious and lively. Served chilled it is suitable for any occasion. In addition to these, the newcomers Pinot and Chardonnay, wines of excellent quality, especially important in the quiet version.