Monferrato DOC

Region: Piemonte

History: Established as a DOC in 1994
Vineyard Area: 1,194 ha / 2,949 acres (2013, C)
Production: 45,640 hl (total 2013/14, V); avg. 503,500 cases bottled annually
Principal White Grape Varieties: Cortese
Principal Red Grape Varieties: Barbera, Bonarda, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Dolcetto, Freisa, Grignolino, Nebbiolo, Pinot Nero
Styles and Wine Composition: 

WHITE WINES

• Bianco (Wh): Any proportions of authorized nonaromatic white grapes
• Cortese from subzone Casalese only (Wh): Minimum 85% Cortese + OANWG

ROSATO WINES

• Chiaretto or Ciaret (Ro, Rd): Minimum 85% Barbera, Bonarda, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Dolcetto, Freisa, Grignolino, Nebbiolo, and/or Pinot Nero + OAG

RED WINES

• Rosso (Rd): Any proportions of authorized nonaromatic red grapes
• Dolcetto (Rd): Minimum 85% Dolcetto + OANRG
• Freisa (Rd): Minimum 85% Freisa + OANRG
• Novello (Rosso)

Subzone:

• Casalese (Cortese only)

Significant Production Rules: 

• Minimum alcohol level: 10.0% for Bianco; 10.5% for Casalese Cortese and Chiaretto; 11.0% for Rosso, Dolcetto, Freisa, and Novello
• Aging: No minimums specified