Monte Zovo (Cottini)

The Cottini family are a winemaking family from the Veronese area, with roots in the early twentieth century.

1925

Carlo Cottini, motivated by his love for the land and its produce, founded the family's first agricultural company, growing grapes and fruit.

1950s

Carlo's son Raffaele took over the business and set up its first wine production operation.

Diego and today

Raffaele passed his passion for the land to his son Diego, who followed him and focused on research and improving the family business. Today Diego and Anabella Cottini continue the tradition with their sons Michel and Mattia, carrying forward the family dream called Monte Zovo.

The modern winery stands on the hill of Monte Zovo in Bardolino, surrounded by the family's own vineyards.

Wine production began in the 1950s under Raffaele Cottini. The modern winery stands on the Monte Zovo hill in Bardolino.

The family describes Monte Zovo as a shared family dream, carried forward across generations. Diego is described as focused on research and improving the family business.