Starting from 1300 the podesteria in Montetortore becomes more and more important as an administrative and social centre.
That Podesteria in Montetortore depends by the Estensi Ducal Chamber, represented by the Podestà.
In 1454 Rosola is subtracted from the Podesteria and becomes part of the feud of Rangoni family.
In the second half of 1600, for a few years, the Podesteria is part of the feud of Montecuccoli Laderchi.
In 1779 Monte Questiolo is out of the Podesteria and becomes part of the feud of the Earls Mulazzani from Milano.
In 1859 Zocca, that has been a simple shopping centre up to that period, becomes the seat of the homonimous Commune.
Montetortore is then a simple part of the commune.
Zocca is the most important commune of the eastern side of Modena mountainside.
Over 100 shops, a very new Sport Centre, 2 well-known swimming pools and several other sport plants make of it a living centre, with
several chances of fun. A rich schedule of events shakes the summer nights and the week-ends during the whole year. But above all
Zocca means nature, with the thick chestnut trees that cover a good part of the land and invite you to walk or ride your mountainbike along the suggested routes.