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Monferrato DOC
The big regional DOC of the Monferrato hills, used by producers for blends and international-variety wines that don't fit Barbera d'Asti or the varietal DOCs. Monferrato Rosso ranges from cheap fruity Barbera-Merlot blends to serious, oak-aged cuvées like Vietti's or Michele Chiarlo's. Monferrato Nebbiolo is a newer category giving softer, earlier-drinking nebbiolo from Asti's sandy hills. Expect wide variation; read the back label for the blend.
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| Producer | Wine | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michele Chiarlo | Monferrato Rosso Countacc! Barbera, nebbiolo and cabernet aged in barrique; dark cherry, cocoa, tobacco, polished tannin, Kobrand import. | $35 to $45 | Wine-Searcher |
| La Spinetta | Monferrato Rosso Pin Nebbiolo and barbera from the Rivetti family; ripe, oaky, structured, long-lived, easy to find in the US. | $40 to $55 | Wine-Searcher |
| Castello di Gabiano | Monferrato Rosso Il Ruvo Barbera and merlot blend, soft and plummy, the everyday choice. | $18 to $22 | Wine-Searcher |