DOC · since 1996
Monferrato
Wine · PDO · 225 municipalities
Recognised since 1996 and managed by the Consorzio tutela Barbera d'Asti e Vini del Monferrato, the Monferrato DOC spans 225 municipalities in Piedmont, including Acqui Terme and Albugnano. Across all styles, the appellation enforces a strict juice-to-wine yield capped at 70%, with a narrow 5% tolerance threshold before losing DOC status. What distinguishes Monferrato from neighbouring denominations is its strict labeling rules: producers are explicitly forbidden from using the terms "riserva" or "vecchio" on their bottles. Instead, the disciplinare restricts the "vivace" label mention solely to the rosso, bianco, and Freisa styles, reflecting a dry, fresh, and sometimes vivace profile.
vitigni a bacca di colore analogo non aromatici idonei alla coltivazione in Piemonte (uno o più, in qualsiasi combinazione) %11% vol min110 q/ha maxsource ↗
Production zone
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The facts
- Colour
- red
- Taste
- dry, fresh, sometimes lively
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Monferrato produced?
- Monferrato is produced in 225 municipalities in Piedmont, Italy: Acqui Terme, Agliano Terme, Albugnano, Alfiano Natta and more.
- What grape is Monferrato made from?
- Monferrato is made from vitigni a bacca di colore analogo non aromatici idonei alla coltivazione in Piemonte (uno o più, in qualsiasi combinazione).
- What is the minimum alcohol content of Monferrato?
- The minimum alcohol content of Monferrato is 11% vol.
- What does DOC mean?
- DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) certifies that a wine is produced in a defined zone following its official disciplinare.