Appellation Monferrato - DOC - History and Wines

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

The white wines, on the other hand, are known for their freshness and complexity, thanks to grape varieties like Cortese or Arneis. Occasionally, this region also presents sparkling and rosé wines, meeting high-quality standards.

The terroir of Monferrato, characterized by gentle hills and limestone soils, benefits from a favorable climate, ideal for high-quality viticulture. Local winemakers often adopt sustainable practices, allowing wine enthusiasts to discover authentic and environmentally respectful vintages.

For wine cellar management enthusiasts, Monferrato wines represent a reliable choice to include in a diverse collection, ensuring exceptional and memorable tastings.

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

Wines from the Monferrato - DOC appellation

Undetermined

Piedmont - Monferrato - 2020

San Silvestro

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Piedmont Monferrato Prunotto Rosso Mompertone 2017

Peak

Piedmont - Monferrato - 2017

Prunotto - Rosso Mompertone

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Piedmont Monferrato Hic et Nunc Monolite 2022

Maturity

Piedmont - Monferrato - 2022

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Piedmont Monferrato Rocco di Carpeneto Rataraur 2018

Peak

Piedmont - Monferrato - 2018

Rocco di Carpeneto - Rataraur

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Other appellations from the region Piedmont

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