What is made here
Wine colours
Colours the rules allow. Pick a colour to filter the rules and grapes below.
Where it is
Asolo Montello in Italy
- Latitude
- 45.7°–45.9° N
- Vineyard altitude
- 67 m to 254 m
- Production zone
- 43,485 ha
Lies within
Colli Asolani - Prosecco, Vigneti della Serenissima, Venezia, Prosecco, delle Venezie
Covers the same area as
Montello Rosso
Worked out from the boundaries (smallest container first). They follow whole communes, so a neighbour sharing a commune can show up here too.
Boundary drawn from whole communes, so it is a little larger than the legal zone. Boundary: Eurac Research PDO inventory (CC0). Country outlines: Natural Earth. Dots on the zone map are the vineyard points used for climate.
Showing every colour The colour filter changes the rules and grapes. Climate, vintages and soils describe the vineyards, so they stay the same.
01 · What the law says
The rules
Limits on grapes, yields, ripeness and ageing that every wine labelled Asolo Montello must meet.
Blend rules
Asolo Montello/Montello Asolo Bianco
- 40–70% Chardonnay · Main grape
- 30–60% Glera / Manzoni Bianco / Pinot bianco / Bianchetta · Main grape
- ≤ 15% other non-aromatic varieties of the same colour authorised for the province of Treviso · Others allowed
Blend rules
Asolo Montello/Montello Asolo Chardonnay
- ≥ 85% Chardonnay · Main grape
- ≤ 15% other non-aromatic varieties of the same colour authorised for the province of Treviso · Others allowed
Blend rules
Asolo Montello/Montello Asolo Pinot Bianco
- ≥ 85% Pinot Blanc · Main grape
- ≤ 15% other non-aromatic varieties of the same colour authorised for the province of Treviso · Others allowed
Blend rules
Asolo Montello/Montello Asolo Pinot Grigio
- ≥ 85% Pinot Grigio · Main grape
- ≤ 15% other non-aromatic varieties of the same colour authorised for the province of Treviso · Others allowed
Blend rules
Asolo Montello/Montello Asolo Bianchetta
- ≥ 85% Bianchetta · Main grape
- ≤ 15% other non-aromatic varieties of the same colour authorised for the province of Treviso · Others allowed
Blend rules
Asolo Montello/Montello Asolo Manzoni Bianco
- ≥ 85% Manzoni Bianco · Main grape
- ≤ 15% other non-aromatic varieties of the same colour authorised for the province of Treviso · Others allowed
Blend rules
Asolo Montello/Montello Asolo Chardonnay Spumante
- ≥ 85% Chardonnay · Main grape
- ≤ 15% other non-aromatic varieties of the same colour authorised for the province of Treviso · Others allowed
Blend rules
Asolo Montello/Montello Asolo Pinot Bianco Spumante
- ≥ 85% Pinot Blanc · Main grape
- ≤ 15% other non-aromatic varieties of the same colour authorised for the province of Treviso · Others allowed
Blend rules
Asolo Montello/Montello Asolo Rosso
- 40–70% Cabernet Sauvignon · Main grape
- 30–60% Merlot / Cabernet Franc / Carmenère · Main grape
- ≤ 15% other non-aromatic varieties of the same colour authorised for the province of Treviso · Others allowed
; release from 1 September of the year after the harvest.
Blend rules
Asolo Montello/Montello Asolo Merlot
- ≥ 85% Merlot · Main grape
- ≤ 15% other non-aromatic varieties of the same colour authorised for the province of Treviso · Others allowed
Blend rules
Asolo Montello/Montello Asolo Cabernet
- ≥ 85% Cabernet Franc / Cabernet Sauvignon / Carmenère · Main grape
- ≤ 15% other non-aromatic varieties of the same colour authorised for the province of Treviso · Others allowed
Blend rules
Asolo Montello/Montello Asolo Cabernet Sauvignon
- ≥ 85% Cabernet Sauvignon · Main grape
- ≤ 15% other non-aromatic varieties of the same colour authorised for the province of Treviso · Others allowed
Blend rules
Asolo Montello/Montello Asolo Cabernet Franc
- ≥ 85% Cabernet Franc · Main grape
- ≤ 15% other non-aromatic varieties of the same colour authorised for the province of Treviso · Others allowed
Blend rules
Asolo Montello/Montello Asolo Venegazzù
- 50–70% Cabernet Sauvignon · Main grape
- 30–50% Cabernet Franc / Carmenère / Merlot · Main grape
- ≤ 15% other non-aromatic varieties of the same colour authorised for the province of Treviso · Others allowed
; release from 1 September of the year after the harvest.
Blend rules
Asolo Montello/Montello Asolo Venegazzù Superiore
- 50–70% Cabernet Sauvignon · Main grape
- 30–50% Cabernet Franc / Carmenère / Merlot · Main grape
- ≤ 15% other non-aromatic varieties of the same colour authorised for the province of Treviso · Others allowed
At least 24 months' ageing; release from 1 September of the year after the harvest.
Blend rules
Asolo Montello/Montello Asolo Carmenère
- ≥ 85% Carmenère · Main grape
- ≤ 15% other non-aromatic varieties of the same colour authorised for the province of Treviso · Others allowed
Blend rules
Asolo Montello/Montello Asolo Recantina
- ≥ 85% Recantina · Main grape
- ≤ 15% other non-aromatic varieties of the same colour authorised for the province of Treviso · Others allowed
Other varieties allowed
Besides the main grapes, the rules allow these varieties in some wines. Grape names link where a profile exists.
32 varieties · Asolo Montello/Montello Asolo Bianco
Boschera, Bronner, Flavis, Fleurtai, Friulano, Glera, Grapariol, Helios, Incrocio Manzoni 2-3, Italica, Johanniter, Malvasia Istriana, Marzemina Bianca, Muller Thurgau, Muscaris, Muscat Blanc A Petits Grains, Palava, Perera, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Kretos, Sauvignon Nepis, Sauvignon Rytos, Semillon, Solaris, Soreli, Souvignier Gris, Verdiso, Verduzzo Friulano, Verduzzo Trevigiano, Viognier, Welschriesling
36 varieties · Asolo Montello/Montello Asolo Chardonnay, Asolo Montello/Montello Asolo Pinot Grigio, Asolo Montello/Montello Asolo Chardonnay Spumante
Bianchetta Trevigiana, Boschera, Bronner, Flavis, Fleurtai, Friulano, Glera, Glera Lunga, Grapariol, Helios, Incrocio Manzoni 2-3, Italica, Johanniter, Malvasia Istriana, Manzoni Bianco, Marzemina Bianca, Muller Thurgau, Muscaris, Muscat Blanc A Petits Grains, Palava, Perera, Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Kretos, Sauvignon Nepis, Sauvignon Rytos, Semillon, Solaris, Soreli, Souvignier Gris, Verdiso, Verduzzo Friulano, Verduzzo Trevigiano, Viognier, Welschriesling
35 varieties · Asolo Montello/Montello Asolo Pinot Bianco, Asolo Montello/Montello Asolo Pinot Bianco Spumante
Bianchetta Trevigiana, Boschera, Bronner, Flavis, Fleurtai, Friulano, Glera, Glera Lunga, Grapariol, Helios, Incrocio Manzoni 2-3, Italica, Johanniter, Malvasia Istriana, Manzoni Bianco, Marzemina Bianca, Muller Thurgau, Muscaris, Muscat Blanc A Petits Grains, Palava, Perera, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Kretos, Sauvignon Nepis, Sauvignon Rytos, Semillon, Solaris, Soreli, Souvignier Gris, Verdiso, Verduzzo Friulano, Verduzzo Trevigiano, Viognier, Welschriesling
35 varieties · Asolo Montello/Montello Asolo Bianchetta
Boschera, Bronner, Flavis, Fleurtai, Friulano, Glera, Glera Lunga, Grapariol, Helios, Incrocio Manzoni 2-3, Italica, Johanniter, Malvasia Istriana, Manzoni Bianco, Marzemina Bianca, Muller Thurgau, Muscaris, Muscat Blanc A Petits Grains, Palava, Perera, Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Kretos, Sauvignon Nepis, Sauvignon Rytos, Semillon, Solaris, Soreli, Souvignier Gris, Verdiso, Verduzzo Friulano, Verduzzo Trevigiano, Viognier, Welschriesling
35 varieties · Asolo Montello/Montello Asolo Manzoni Bianco
Bianchetta Trevigiana, Boschera, Bronner, Flavis, Fleurtai, Friulano, Glera, Glera Lunga, Grapariol, Helios, Incrocio Manzoni 2-3, Italica, Johanniter, Malvasia Istriana, Marzemina Bianca, Muller Thurgau, Muscaris, Muscat Blanc A Petits Grains, Palava, Perera, Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Kretos, Sauvignon Nepis, Sauvignon Rytos, Semillon, Solaris, Soreli, Souvignier Gris, Verdiso, Verduzzo Friulano, Verduzzo Trevigiano, Viognier, Welschriesling
36 varieties · Asolo Montello/Montello Asolo Rosso, Asolo Montello/Montello Asolo Venegazzù, Asolo Montello/Montello Asolo Venegazzù Superiore
Ancellotta, Barbera, Cabernet Carbon, Cabernet Cortis, Cabernet Eidos, Cabernet Volos, Carmenere, Corbina, Fertilia, Franconia, Incrocio Manzoni 2-14, Incrocio Manzoni 2. 15, Julius, Lambrusco di Sorbara, Malbec, Manzoni Moscato, Marselan, Marzemina Grossa, Marzemino, Merlot Kanthus, Merlot Khorus, Nigra, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Prior, Prodest, Raboso Piave, Raboso Veronese, Rebo, Recantina, Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso, Regent, Syrah, Tocai Rosso, Turchetta, Wildbacher
38 varieties · Asolo Montello/Montello Asolo Merlot
Ancellotta, Barbera, Cabernet Carbon, Cabernet Cortis, Cabernet Eidos, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Volos, Carmenere, Corbina, Fertilia, Franconia, Incrocio Manzoni 2-14, Incrocio Manzoni 2. 15, Julius, Lambrusco di Sorbara, Malbec, Manzoni Moscato, Marselan, Marzemina Grossa, Marzemino, Merlot Kanthus, Merlot Khorus, Nigra, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Prior, Prodest, Raboso Piave, Raboso Veronese, Rebo, Recantina, Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso, Regent, Syrah, Tocai Rosso, Turchetta, Wildbacher
37 varieties · Asolo Montello/Montello Asolo Cabernet
Ancellotta, Barbera, Cabernet Carbon, Cabernet Cortis, Cabernet Eidos, Cabernet Volos, Carmenere, Corbina, Fertilia, Franconia, Incrocio Manzoni 2-14, Incrocio Manzoni 2. 15, Julius, Lambrusco di Sorbara, Malbec, Manzoni Moscato, Marselan, Marzemina Grossa, Marzemino, Merlot, Merlot Kanthus, Merlot Khorus, Nigra, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Prior, Prodest, Raboso Piave, Raboso Veronese, Rebo, Recantina, Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso, Regent, Syrah, Tocai Rosso, Turchetta, Wildbacher
38 varieties · Asolo Montello/Montello Asolo Cabernet Sauvignon
Ancellotta, Barbera, Cabernet Carbon, Cabernet Cortis, Cabernet Eidos, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Volos, Carmenere, Corbina, Fertilia, Franconia, Incrocio Manzoni 2-14, Incrocio Manzoni 2. 15, Julius, Lambrusco di Sorbara, Malbec, Manzoni Moscato, Marselan, Marzemina Grossa, Marzemino, Merlot, Merlot Kanthus, Merlot Khorus, Nigra, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Prior, Prodest, Raboso Piave, Raboso Veronese, Rebo, Recantina, Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso, Regent, Syrah, Tocai Rosso, Turchetta, Wildbacher
38 varieties · Asolo Montello/Montello Asolo Cabernet Franc
Ancellotta, Barbera, Cabernet Carbon, Cabernet Cortis, Cabernet Eidos, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Volos, Carmenere, Corbina, Fertilia, Franconia, Incrocio Manzoni 2-14, Incrocio Manzoni 2. 15, Julius, Lambrusco di Sorbara, Malbec, Manzoni Moscato, Marselan, Marzemina Grossa, Marzemino, Merlot, Merlot Kanthus, Merlot Khorus, Nigra, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Prior, Prodest, Raboso Piave, Raboso Veronese, Rebo, Recantina, Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso, Regent, Syrah, Tocai Rosso, Turchetta, Wildbacher
39 varieties · Asolo Montello/Montello Asolo Carmenère
Ancellotta, Barbera, Cabernet Carbon, Cabernet Cortis, Cabernet Eidos, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Volos, Carmenere, Corbina, Fertilia, Franconia, Incrocio Manzoni 2-14, Incrocio Manzoni 2. 15, Julius, Lambrusco di Sorbara, Malbec, Manzoni Moscato, Marselan, Marzemina Grossa, Marzemino, Merlot, Merlot Kanthus, Merlot Khorus, Nigra, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Prior, Prodest, Raboso Piave, Raboso Veronese, Rebo, Recantina, Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso, Regent, Syrah, Tocai Rosso, Turchetta, Wildbacher
38 varieties · Asolo Montello/Montello Asolo Recantina
Ancellotta, Barbera, Cabernet Carbon, Cabernet Cortis, Cabernet Eidos, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Volos, Carmenere, Corbina, Fertilia, Franconia, Incrocio Manzoni 2-14, Incrocio Manzoni 2. 15, Julius, Lambrusco di Sorbara, Malbec, Manzoni Moscato, Marselan, Marzemina Grossa, Marzemino, Merlot, Merlot Kanthus, Merlot Khorus, Nigra, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Prior, Prodest, Raboso Piave, Raboso Veronese, Rebo, Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso, Regent, Syrah, Tocai Rosso, Turchetta, Wildbacher
In the vineyard and cellar: rules for every wine
3,000
Vines per hectare, minimum
Training
Systems allowed
spalliera semplice
No forcing
Forcing the vines is prohibited
Permitted
Irrigation
Cellar
Where the wine must be made
Within the production zone
02 · Climate fingerprint
The climate
The growing season averages 17.2 °C, warm on Gregory Jones's scale, with 1,550 growing degree days (Winkler II).
The average year 1991–2020, vineyards at about 154 m
Monthly mean, °CRain, mmGrowing season
- Growing-season temperature
- 17.2 °C
- Warm · 17–19 °C (Jones)
- Growing degree days
- 1,550
- Region II: 1,389–1,666 degree days
- Growing-season rain
- 944 mm
- Of 1,437 mm a year
- Harvest rain
- 293 mm
- September–October
Copernicus ERA5-Land monthly averages at 5 vineyard points (Vineyard point 1, 135 m; Vineyard point 2, 263 m; Vineyard point 3, 69 m; Vineyard point 4, 217 m; Vineyard point 5, 84 m), moved to each point's height from the model's terrain. Indices that need daily data are not captured yet. How the climate figures are made.
Lower confidence:Monthly reanalysis in complex terrain (height corrections up to 2.2 °C); absolute values may be several degrees out, year-to-year changes are more reliable.
Closest climates in the database
Picked by the data, not by hand: the profiles nearest on season warmth (counted twice), degree days, rain, ripening-month nights and day–night range. Neighbours within 30 km are left out, as they share the same weather.
1. Friuli Colli OrientaliVery similarCompared with Asolo Montello: same season warmth, similar rain.
2. TeranVery similarCompared with Asolo Montello: same season warmth, similar rain.
3. Colli Orientali del Friuli PicolitVery similarCompared with Asolo Montello: same season warmth, similar rain.
Growing-season temperature
Growing degree days
Growing-season rain
03 · Year by year
35 vintages
Each column is one growing season: heat above or below the 1991–2020 average, and rain at harvest. Pick a year for the details.
Warmer than averageCooler than averageHarvest rain (Sep–Oct)Average harvest rain, 293 mm
2025
- Growing-season temp.
- Growing degree days
- Harvest rain
- Growing-season rain
- September nights
- Hot days and frosts
Seasons are labelled by harvest year (April–October). Year-to-year changes from ERA5-Land; tested against station records in Alto Adige (r = 0.94 for season temperature at Bolzano). Rain varies more locally, so treat single-season rain with some caution. Vintage ratings, harvest dates and frost or hail events have places in the data model but are not loaded yet.
04 · Where the numbers come from
Sources
- A geospatial inventory of regulatory information for wine protected designations of origin in Europe · Candiago et al., Scientific Data 9, 394 (2022); Eurac Research · CC0
- Quality wines in Italy and France: a dataset of PDO specifications · figshare 25393261 · CC BY 4.0
- ERA5-Land monthly averaged data (reanalysis-era5-land-monthly-means) · Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), Climate Data Store · CC BY 4.0 (Copernicus licence)
- OpenStreetMap vineyard areas (landuse=vineyard), from Geofabrik country extracts · OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL 1.0
- Copernicus DEM GLO-90 (AWS open data tiles) · European Space Agency / Copernicus · Copernicus DEM licence
- Disciplinare di produzione: Asolo Montello · Ministero dell'agricoltura, della sovranità alimentare e delle foreste (MASAF) · Official act
- Appellation nesting worked out from boundaries (pipeline/build_nesting.py) · Vinous, from the Eurac PDO boundaries · CC0 (source data)
- Climate profiles calculated by Vinous: method
Still to check (3)
- Generated from EU reference data: check against the current product specification.
- From the specification: Yields and natural alcohol are set per variety, so blends (Bianco, Rosso, Cabernet) have no stated figure; Venegazzù Superiore grapes need 1% vol more than Venegazzù (12% vol). Minimum vine density is 3,000/ha for Glera, 3,500 for Rosso varieties, 4,000 for Venegazzù and 3,300 otherwise. Spumanti use natural second fermentation (method not specified), extra brut to dry.
- National tier (DOC/DOCG) not captured yet; rules extracted from the specification text.