Appellation Monferrato - DOC - History and Wines

The Monferrato Denomination, falling under the DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata), is located at the heart of the prestigious wine region of Piedmont, Italy. This appellation is renowned for its diverse red and white wines, made from both indigenous and international grape varieties. The reds from Monferrato, often crafted from Barbera, Dolcetto, or Nebbiolo, reveal fruity and spicy aromas, with an elegant structure and excellent ageing potential.

The white wines stand out for their freshness and complexity, thanks to varieties like Cortese or Arneis. Occasionally, this region also offers sparkling and rosé wines, meeting high-quality standards.

The Monferrato terroir, characterised by gentle hills and limestone soils, benefits from a favourable climate, ideal for quality viticulture. Local winemakers often adopt sustainable practices, allowing wine enthusiasts to discover authentic and environmentally-friendly offerings.

For wine cellar management aficionados, Monferrato wines represent a reliable choice for a diverse collection, ensuring exceptional and memorable tastings.

Keywords: appellation, red wines, white wines, terroir, wine cellar management, Piedmont, DOC.

Wines of the Monferrato - DOC appellation

Piedmont Wines Monferrato Forteto della Luja Le Grive 2019

Peak

Piedmont Wines - Monferrato - 2019

Forteto della Luja - Le Grive

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Undetermined

Piedmont Wines - Monferrato - 2022

Covalli

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Piedmont Wines Monferrato Migliavacca Grignolino del Monferrato casalese 2024

Undetermined

Piedmont Wines - Monferrato - 2024

Migliavacca - Grignolino del Monferrato casalese

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Piedmont Wines Monferrato Cantina San Giorgio Monferrato 2022

Undetermined

Piedmont Wines - Monferrato - 2022

Cantina San Giorgio - Monferrato

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Piedmont Wines Monferrato Alemat Brunaldo 2018

Peak

Piedmont Wines - Monferrato - 2018

Alemat - Brunaldo

Bottle (75cl)

Youth

Piedmont Wines - Monferrato

Alemat - Brunaldo

Bottle (75cl)

Piedmont Wines Monferrato Tacchino Di Fatto 2021

Maturity

Piedmont Wines - Monferrato - 2021

Tacchino - Di Fatto

Bottle (75cl)

Piedmont Wines Monferrato Rocca Nebbiolo 2022

Maturity

Piedmont Wines - Monferrato - 2022

Rocca - Nebbiolo

Bottle (75cl)

Maturity

Piedmont Wines - Monferrato - 2022

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Piedmont Wines Monferrato Tenuta Masone Le Roche 2022

Maturity

Piedmont Wines - Monferrato - 2022

Tenuta Masone - Le Roche

Bottle (75cl)

Other appellations from the region Piedmont Wines

Asti Barbaresco Barolo Acqui Gattinara Gavi di Gavi Ghemme Roero Albugnano Alta Langa Barbera d'Alba Barbera d'Asti Barbera del Monferrato Boca Bramaterra Canavese Carema Cisterna d'Asti Colli Tortonesi Collina Torinese Colline Novaresi Colline Saluzzesi Cortese dell'Alto Monferrato Coste della Sesia Dolcetto d'Acqui Dolcetto d'Alba Dolcetto d'Asti Dolcetto of Langhe Monregalesi Dolcetto di Diano d'Alba Dolcetto di Dogliani Dolcetto d'Ovada Erbaluce di Caluso Fara Freisa d'Asti Freisa di Chieri Gabiano Grignolino d'Asti Grignolino del Monferrato Casalese Langhe Lessona Loazzolo Malvasia di Casorzo d'Asti Malvasia di Castelnuovo Don Bosco Nebbiolo d'Alba Piedmont Pinerolese Rubino di Cantavenna Ruché di Castagnole Monferrato Sizzano Valsusa Verduno Pelaverga