# Barolo del Comune di Monforte d'Alba (Diego Conterno)

> Red, Barolo DOCG by [Diego Conterno](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/diego-conterno.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/diego-conterno-barolo-del-comune-di-monforte-dalba).

- **Producer:** Diego Conterno
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barolo DOCG
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo
- **Production area:** Monforte d'Alba (CN)
- **Soil:** Clay, sand and limestone marl
- **Exposure:** East (Pajana) and southeast (Ciabot)
- **Harvest:** Hand-harvested in October
- **Vineyard planting:** Older-vine fruit from plots within the larger Ginestra slope on the eastern side of Monforte: Pajana, facing east, and Ciabot, facing southeast (earlier vintages also drew on the Gris plot). Altitude roughly 275 to 310 metres; vines average about 20 years old. Each plot is vinified separately. Certified organic.
- **Vinification:** Destemmed and fermented on indigenous yeasts in temperature-controlled stainless steel. Aged 24 months in 50-hectolitre Stockinger oak casks, then about eight months in cement tank before bottling.
- **Serving temperature:** 16 to 18°C
- **Last updated:** 2026-11-10



## Summary

A village Barolo under the "Comune di" designation, which requires at least 85% of the grapes to come from one commune. Here the fruit is from Pajana and Ciabot within the Ginestra slope. 100% Nebbiolo.

## Tasting notes

Aromas of sour cherry, dried wildflowers, orange peel, menthol and warm spice. Medium-bodied and balanced, with savory tannins.

## Food pairings

Grilled sausage, slow-braised meats, game and mushroom-based dishes.