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Where is Monte Bello wine from?
Monte Bello is a red wine from Cupertino, in Santa Cruz Mountains, California, the United States. It is made mainly from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc.
Monte Bello at a glance
| Appellation | Santa Cruz Mountains |
|---|---|
| Style | Red wine |
| Grapes | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc |
| Village or town | Cupertino |
| Subregion | Santa Cruz Mountains |
| Region | California |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 37.3050, -122.1294 |
Monte Bello
Cupertino, California, United States
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Won the 30th-anniversary Judgment of Paris rematch
- Appellation
- Santa Cruz Mountains
- Grapes
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc
Osea Perrone first planted vines on Monte Bello Ridge in 1885, at about 700 m above Cupertino. Ridge Vineyards made its first commercial vintage in 1962. Its 1971 Monte Bello came fifth at the 1976 Judgment of Paris, and in the 2006 rematch it was ranked first.
Producers to know
- Ridge Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Monte Bello: questions and answers
Where is Monte Bello wine from?
Monte Bello is a red wine from Cupertino, in Santa Cruz Mountains, California, the United States. It is made mainly from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc.
Which country is Monte Bello from?
Monte Bello is from the United States, in the California wine region.
What grape is Monte Bello made from?
Monte Bello is made mainly from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc.
Is Monte Bello a red or a white wine?
Monte Bello is a red wine.
Who are the best producers of Monte Bello?
Producers to know include Ridge Estate Cabernet Sauvignon.
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Sources: en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org
Last reviewed October 2026.