/monferɾˈato/
- Piedmont
- Vineyard Area: N/A
- Year Appellation Started: 1994
- Appellation Last modified: 2014
- Bianco (White)
- Rosso (Red)
- Rosato
- Still White Wine: minimum 85% Cortese + maximum 15% white non-aromatic grape varieties allowed for cultivation in the region for “Casalese”.
- Still Red Wine: minimum 85% Freisa or Dolcetto + maximum 15% red non-aromatic grape varieties allowed for cultivation in the region.
- Still Rosato Wine: minimum 85% Barbera and/or Bonarda and/or Cabernet Franc and/or Cabernet Sauvignon and/or Dolcetto and/or Freisa and/or Grignolino and/or Pinot Nero and/or Nebbiolo + maximum 15% red non-aromatic grape varieties allowed for cultivation in the region. Minimum 90% Nebbiolo + maximum 10% red non-aromatic grape varieties allowed for cultivation in the region with a minimum ageing of 18 months of which 6 months in oak for Riserva.
- Total Production: 47.236 Hectolitres
- White Wine: N/A
- Rose Wine: N/A
- Red Wine: N/A
- Monferrato DOC is located in the Piedmont region of northwest Italy, specifically in the provinces of Alessandria and Asti.
- The soils in Monferrato are diverse, ranging from clay and limestone to sandy and marl. This variety contributes to the complexity and distinctiveness of the wines.