DOC · since 1973
Barbera del Monferrato
Wine · PDO · 211 municipalities
Recognized since 1973 across 211 Piedmontese municipalities, including Acqui Terme, Barbera del Monferrato DOC departs from neighboring monovarietal trends by allowing up to 15 percent Freisa, Grignolino, or Dolcetto alongside its minimum 85 percent Barbera base. Unlike many regional peers, this appellation features no mandatory aging rules. It uniquely embraces a lively frizzante style characterized by a fine, persistent foam and a dry or slightly off-dry finish. For still wines, the 'Vigna' designation restricts yields to 9.0 tonnes per hectare, resulting in a medium-bodied, ruby-red profile with a minimum natural alcohol level of 12.00 percent.
Barbera 85%11.5% vol min100 q/ha maxsource ↗
Production zone
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The facts
- Colour
- more or less intense ruby red
- Taste
- dry, medium-bodied, sometimes lively
The producers 0
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Barbera del Monferrato produced?
- Barbera del Monferrato is produced in 211 municipalities in Piedmont, Italy: Acqui Terme, Agliano Terme, Albugnano, Alfiano Natta and more.
- What grape is Barbera del Monferrato made from?
- Barbera del Monferrato is made from Barbera (min 85%), Freisa, Grignolino e Dolcetto (da soli o congiuntamente).
- What is the minimum alcohol content of Barbera del Monferrato?
- The minimum alcohol content of Barbera del Monferrato is 11.5% vol.
- What does DOC mean?
- DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) certifies that a wine is produced in a defined zone following its official disciplinare.