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11 pin-worthy

Outstanding houses in Monferrato.

Region DNA

The character of Monferrato

Based on 1,144 wines with structural data

Style profile

IntensityAcidSweetTanninFizz
IntensityAcidSweetTanninFizz
Diverse

Broad range with a recognisable character

Monferrato
Country avg

FEM score distribution

90+ Elite
8
80–89 Great
83
70–79 Good
28
<70 Other
3

Based on 122 rated wineries in this region

Flavor territory

Red fruitTree fruitOakEarthBlack fruit

Most frequent primary flavor groups

Style breakdown

Northern Italy Red
593
Italian Barbera
379
Northern Italy White
259
Italian Sparkling
205
Italian Nebbiolo
61
Northern Italy Rosé
50
Italian Barolo
38
Italian Moscato d'Asti
27

Wine style frequency · Bar length = relative count

Top grape varieties

Barbera460Dolcetto150Nebbiolo133Chardonnay133Grignolino119Moscato95Cortese74Freisa56Ruché53Pinot Noir48

Varieties ranked by number of wines · Number = wine count

Most representative winery

The estate whose wines are closest to the regional average — the truest expression of Monferrato

La Casaccia

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Monferrato wineries worth the stop

The 12 best critic-rated producers in Monferrato with a cellar-door address, ranked by their highest critic score. Check opening hours and book tastings ahead.

  1. 01
    Diego Conterno

    Via Montà 27, 12065, monforte d'alba, Italy

    Critics' peak 93 · Decanter · Wine Enthusiast · Vinous

  2. 02
    Crova Massimo

    Via Olearo, 27, Sala Monferrato, Alessandria, IT

    Critics' peak 93 · Vinous · Vivino

  3. 03
    Ezio Tartaglino

    Via Ramello, 6, 14040 Vigliano d'Asti AT, Italy, Italy

    Critics' peak 91 · Wine Enthusiast · Vivino

  4. 04
    Scarpa

    via montegrappa 6, 14049, Nizza Monferrato, Italy

    Critics' peak 91 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator

  5. 05
    Gianni Doglia

    Strada Annunziata, 56, 14054, Castagnole delle Lanze, Italy

    Critics' peak 91 · Decanter · Wine Enthusiast · Vivino

  6. 06
    Cà Brusà

    Località Manzoni 25–26, 12065 Monforte d'Alba (CN), Italy, Italy

    Critics' peak 90 · Decanter · Wine Enthusiast · Vivino

  7. 07
    Montalbera

    via Montalbera, 1, 14030, Castagnole Monferrato, Italy

    Critics' peak 88 · Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator · Wine Enthusiast

  8. 08
    Guasti Clemente

    Corso IV Novembre 80, 14049, Nizza Monferrato, Italy

    Critics' peak 88 · Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator · Wine Enthusiast

  9. 09
    Scrimaglio

    Strada Alessandria 67, 14049, Nizza Monferrato (AT), Italy

    Critics' peak 87 · Wine Spectator · Wine Enthusiast · Vivino

  10. 10
    Il Vino dei Padri

    Via Valle Brina 1, 14013 Monale (AT), Italy, Italy

    Critics' peak 87 · Wine Spectator · Wine Enthusiast · Vivino

  11. 11
    Santero

    Via Cesare Pavese 28, 12058 Santo Stefano Belbo, Italy

    Critics' peak 85 · Wine Spectator · Wine Enthusiast · Vivino

  12. 12
    Castello di Uviglie

    Località Castello di Uviglie, 73, 15030, Rosignano Monferrato (AL), Italy

    Critic-rated · Decanter · Wine Enthusiast · Vivino

About Monferrato

Monferrato is a wine region in Italy, home to 243 producers tracked on Femente, 8 of them rated 90+ on the critic index. Its vineyards are led by Barbera, Dolcetto, and Nebbiolo, producing Northern Italy Red and Italian Barbera wines with notes of Red fruit, Tree fruit, and Oak.

Monferrato — good to know

What grape varieties are grown in Monferrato?
The most planted varieties in Monferrato are Barbera, Dolcetto, Nebbiolo, and Chardonnay, based on the wines Femente tracks across the region.
What wines is Monferrato known for?
Monferrato is known for Northern Italy Red, Italian Barbera, and Northern Italy White wines and flavors of Red fruit, Tree fruit, and Oak.
How many wineries are in Monferrato?
Femente tracks 243 producers in Monferrato, of which 8 are rated 90+ on the critic index.
Where is Monferrato?
Monferrato is a wine region in Italy.

Monferrato

Monferrato's reds run tannic and earth-driven where Barolo turns austere; its sparkling wines pursue freshness over dosage. Barbera dominates—structured, high-acid, demanding food—while producers here resist the softening that defines neighboring regions.

Producers in Monferrato

Wineries in Monferrato

Restaurants in Monferrato

Restaurants in Monferrato