Montello e Colli Asolani DOC is an Italian wine classification. The requirements to be classified as Montello e Colli Asolani DOC are:
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Grape varieties: The wine must be produced from at least 85% Prosecco, and the rest of the grape variety can consist of Verdiso, Bianchetta Trevigiana, Perera and Glera Lunga.
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Geography: The grapes must be harvested in the areas around Montello and Colli Asolani in the Veneto region of Northern Italy.
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Vinification: The wine must be produced using the Charmat method, where the wine ferments in steel containers instead of traditional barrels.
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Alcohol percentage: The wine must have an alcohol percentage of between 11% and 12.5%.
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Colour: The wine must have a light yellow to yellow colour.
Aroma and taste: The wine must have a fresh and lively aroma with notes of citrus and flowers, as well as a dry and harmonious taste with a slightly bitter aftertaste.
These requirements must be met before a wine can be certified as Montello e Colli Asolani DOC. Compliance with the requirements ensures that the wine meets certain quality criteria and guarantees a uniform standard for wine production in the area.
