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Piedmont · Sub-regions
Monferrato
Hilly region north of the Langhe, also a UNESCO Heritage Site. Home of classic Barbera plus rare local varieties Grignolino, Ruché and Freisa.
Grape Varieties
Barbera, Grignolino
Ruché, Freisa
TERROIR PROFILE · Piedmont
Monferrato Barbera heartland
Monferrato is Barbera country — acid and fruit in perfect everyday balance.
SOILS
Marlbalanced, structured
Marl is a mix of limestone and clay — yields structured, balanced wines with acidity backbone.
Limestoneprecise, mineral
Limestone delivers tension, structure and a cooler, more mineral character.
Sandaromatic, approachable
Loose sand and wind-blown sand warm up quickly and hold little water — they give aromatic, early-drinking wines with soft tannins; phylloxera-resistant.
CLIMATE · Cool continental
Continental climate; the hills between the Po plain and the Ligurian Apennines are open and warm up early. Nights stay cool, so Barbera gains body without losing acidity.
TOPOGRAPHY · moderate
Extensive, gently to moderately steep hill country south of the Po and north of the Langhe, at elevations between about 200 and 600 metres; Alto Monferrato in the south and Basso Monferrato around Casale Monferrato. Vineyards are spread over many ridges and valleys.
WHAT IT MEANS IN THE GLASS
Typical Flavours of the Region
Barbera
RedGrignolino
RedRuché
RedFreisa
RedRegion aroma cloud
Piedmont overview
This sub-region is part of Piedmont. The map shows all 15 sub-regions — Monferrato is highlighted.
Overview
Typical Varieties
Terroir & Climate
Wine Character
The Monferrato is a hill landscape in the south-eastern half of Piedmont between the Po and the Tanaro, spanning the provinces of Asti and Alessandria. It lies north of the Langhe and, together with the Langhe and Roero, has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2014 as the wine landscape of Langhe-Roero and Monferrato. Places include Casale Monferrato, Nizza Monferrato and Castagnole Monferrato; typical are the infernot, cellars cut into the soft sandstone.
The soils consist of Tertiary marls, sand and sandstone, partly calcareous. The climate is continental, with hot summers, cold, damp winters and autumn fog; the hills are divided by river valleys and the south-facing slopes ripen well.
Barbera is the most important variety and yields juicy, acid-driven reds; Barbera d'Asti and Barbera del Monferrato are the big names. Local varieties such as Grignolino, Ruché and Freisa stand alongside. Ruché di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG is the most aromatic of these wines. Well-known producers include Braida in Rocchetta Tanaro.
Soil Type
Tertiary marls, sand and sandstone, partly calcareous.
Climate
Continental, with hot summers, cold and damp winters and autumn fog; the south-facing slopes ripen well.
Top profiles
13 detailed profiles — all filterable in the list belowBraida
Monferrato · Rocchetta Tanaro
Barbera, Grignolino, Brachetto
Azienda Agricola Accornero Vini
Monferrato · Vignale Monferrato
Barbera, Grignolino, Ruchè
Roggero Bruno e Marco s.s.
Monferrato · Albugnano
Tenuta La Tenaglia
Monferrato · Serralunga di Crea
Cantina del Rubino
Monferrato · Gabiano
Vicara
Monferrato · Rosignano Monferrato
All Wineries
26 resultsBraida
Monferrato · Rocchetta Tanaro
Barbera, Grignolino, Brachetto
Azienda Agricola Accornero Vini
Monferrato · Vignale Monferrato
Barbera, Grignolino, Ruchè
Az. Agricola Cascina Quarino
Monferrato · Aramengo
Azienda Agricola Marcello Meda
Monferrato · Lu e Cuccaro Monferrato
Azienda Vinicola Rocca Gabriele
Monferrato
Chardonnay
Azienda Vitivinicola Sbarato
Monferrato
Cantina del Rubino
Monferrato · Gabiano
Casalone
Monferrato · Lu e Cuccaro Monferrato
Merlot, Barbera, Pinot Nero
Enoteca Regionale del Monferrato
Monferrato · Casale Monferrato
Riesling, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
Fratelli Natta
Monferrato · Grazzano Badoglio
Roggero Bruno e Marco s.s.
Monferrato · Albugnano
Tenuta La Tenaglia
Monferrato · Serralunga di Crea
Vicara
Monferrato · Rosignano Monferrato
Azienda Vitivinicola Rossotto
Monferrato · Cinzano
Canatovini Ca' Baldea
Monferrato · Vignale Monferrato
Cantina Sociale Coop. Di Lu
Monferrato · Lu e Cuccaro Monferrato
Cantina Sociale di VIgnale
Monferrato · Vignale Monferrato
Cantine Cascina Valpane
Monferrato · Ozzano Monferrato
Events in Piedmont
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Fiera Internazionale del Tartufo Bianco d'Alba – Wine Tasting Experience
Tasting · Alba
25 Jan – Tue, 26 January 2027
Grandi Langhe
Trade event · Alba
27 Jan – Sat, 30 January 2027
Nebbiolo Prima
Trade event · Alba
24 Apr – Sun, 2 May 2027
Vinum Alba
Wine fair · Alba
15 May – Sun, 16 May 2027
Nizza è Barbera
Tasting · Nizza Monferrato
29 May – Sun, 30 May 2027
Cantine Aperte Piemonte
Open cellar · Piemont
Frequently Asked Questions
Which grape varieties are grown in the Monferrato?
Barbera is the most important variety and yields juicy, acid-driven reds. Local varieties such as Grignolino, Ruché and Freisa are also planted.
Which wines and villages are known in the Monferrato?
Barbera d'Asti and Barbera del Monferrato are the big names; Ruché di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG is the most aromatic of the local-variety wines. Towns include Casale Monferrato, Nizza Monferrato and Castagnole Monferrato; a known producer is Braida in Rocchetta Tanaro.
Where is the Monferrato and what is typical of the landscape?
The Monferrato is a hilly landscape between the Po and Tanaro in the provinces of Asti and Alessandria and a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2014. Typical are the infernot, cellars cut into the soft sandstone.
What does the terroir of Monferrato taste like?
Soils: Tertiary marls, sand and sandstone, partly calcareous.. Climate: Continental, with hot summers, cold and damp winters and autumn fog; the south-facing slopes ripen well.. Together they shape structure, acidity and aromatics – see the terroir profile above.
How many wineries are there in Monferrato?
Cellarmap lists 26 wineries in Monferrato. Every profile shows location, contact, grape varieties and, where available, vineyards, classification and visitor information.
All wineries in Monferrato, A to Z
- Az. Agricola Cascina Quarino · Aramengo
- Azienda Agricola Accornero Vini · Vignale Monferrato
- Azienda Agricola Marcello Meda · Lu e Cuccaro Monferrato
- Azienda Vinicola Rocca Gabriele
- Azienda Vitivinicola Rossotto · Cinzano
- Azienda Vitivinicola Sbarato
- Braida · Rocchetta Tanaro
- Canatovini Ca' Baldea · Vignale Monferrato
- Cantina del Rubino · Gabiano
- Cantina Sociale Coop. Di Lu · Lu e Cuccaro Monferrato
- Cantina Sociale di VIgnale · Vignale Monferrato
- Cantine Cascina Valpane · Ozzano Monferrato
- Casalone · Lu e Cuccaro Monferrato
- Enoteca degli Infernot · Cella Monte
- Enoteca Regionale del Monferrato · Casale Monferrato
- Fratelli Arditi · Rosignano Monferrato
- Fratelli Natta · Grazzano Badoglio
- Gaudio - Bricco Mondalino · Vignale Monferrato
- Leporati Ermenegildo · Casale Monferrato
- Mezzopieno · Conzano
- Risto Pub Vineria Stefania Porrati · Lu e Cuccaro Monferrato
- Roggero Bruno e Marco s.s. · Albugnano
- Tenuta La Tenaglia · Serralunga di Crea
- Tenuta Migliavacca
- Vallone · Conzano
- Vicara · Rosignano Monferrato
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