Heritage

A historic estate in Veneto

Today, the property remains connected to her descendants, the Marcello family, whose history is closely linked to Venice. Alessandra and Andriana Marcello have continued the family’s involvement in the development of wine production in Fontanelle, within the Prosecco DOC area.

A new Prosecco project

Villa Marcello Prosecco represents a more recent chapter for the estate. The project was developed by Giovanni Mazzei, son of Alessandra Marcello, bringing the experience of the Mazzei family to his mother’s family estate in Veneto.

The aim is to produce Prosecco with a clear sense of origin, drawing on estate-grown fruit and balancing modern winemaking with respect for the estate’s history. Rather than positioning Prosecco only as a simple aperitif wine, Villa Marcello focuses on structure, finesse and traceability from vineyard to glass.

Region and Vineyards

Treviso and Prosecco DOC

Villa Marcello is located in the commune of Treviso, within the Prosecco DOC area and close to the respected Conegliano zone. This part of Veneto benefits from a combination of abundant sunlight, cooling Adriatic influence and the protection of the Venetian pre-Alps.

These conditions are well suited to Glera, the principal grape variety used for Prosecco. The result is a style that combines aromatic freshness with elegant fruit, fine bubbles and a balanced palate.

Estate vineyards and local clonal selection

The estate covers 57 hectares, of which 26.5 hectares are planted under vine. Glera accounts for the majority of plantings, with some Pinot Bianco also grown. The inclusion of Pinot Bianco brings an additional layer of texture and elegance to the wines, supporting a more complete sparkling wine profile.

The vineyards sit at around 25 metres above sea level on silty clay soils, which help produce wines with both structure and freshness. Vines were planted in 2010 using carefully selected clones, at densities of up to 5,000 vines per hectare. This approach supports precision, consistency and a clear link between site and wine style.

Viticulture and Winemaking

Responsible estate management

Villa Marcello is managed with a focus on environmental responsibility and minimal intervention. The estate includes a historic park with centuries-old trees and diverse flora, forming part of a broader landscape that the family seeks to preserve.

In the vineyards, the emphasis is on maintaining soil health and working carefully with the natural conditions of the estate. This is particularly important for Prosecco, where freshness, aromatic clarity and fruit purity depend on balanced, healthy grapes.

Millesimato Prosecco

Villa Marcello Prosecco is produced as Millesimato, meaning the grapes are harvested from a single vintage. This gives the wine a more specific identity than non-vintage Prosecco and allows each release to reflect the conditions of the year.

The winemaking combines modern and traditional techniques to highlight freshness, finesse and regional character. Careful fermentation and sparkling wine production preserve the floral and fruit-led character of Glera, while the estate-grown fruit gives the wine consistency and traceability.

Style of Wine

Villa Marcello produces Prosecco from Veneto, led by Glera with a proportion of Pinot Bianco. The style is fresh, elegant and finely balanced, with typical aromas of apple, pear, white flowers and delicate citrus. On the palate, the wines show lively freshness, fine bubbles and a clean, structured finish.

The presence of Pinot Bianco helps add depth and roundness, giving Villa Marcello Prosecco a more layered profile while retaining the brightness expected from the category. The wines are suited to aperitif service but also have enough texture and freshness to work across food-led occasions.

A Prosecco benchmark in the UK wine trade

Villa Marcello offers an estate-grown Prosecco with stronger provenance than many volume-led examples. It works well for by-the-glass sparkling listings, aperitif programmes, events and catering while helping buyers fill a Prosecco category gap with a more refined, traceable and historically rooted Veneto estate.