# Le Coste di Monforte (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-le-coste-di-monforte).

- **Producer:** Diego Conterno
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barolo DOCG
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo
- **Cru / vineyard:** Le Coste di Monforte
- **Production area:** Monforte d'Alba (CN)
- **Exposure:** South
- **Harvest:** Hand-harvested in October
- **Vineyard planting:** Le Coste di Monforte lies at the southern edge of the Barolo zone, just southeast of the village. The family's vines face south at about 365 metres; a cool, windy site known for fresh Nebbiolo with pronounced tannins. Vines about 30 years old. Certified organic.
- **Vinification:** Destemmed and fermented on indigenous yeasts in temperature-controlled stainless steel. Aged 30 months in a combination of 50-hectolitre Stockinger oak casks and cement tank.
- **Serving temperature:** 16 to 18°C
- **Last updated:** 2026-11-10



## Summary

A single-vineyard Barolo from Le Coste di Monforte, a high, cool site at the far southern reach of the Barolo zone, giving a fresh, floral and spicy style of Nebbiolo.

## Tasting notes

Floral and cool, with red and pink wildflowers, rose, cherry, menthol and spice. Medium-bodied and balanced, with pronounced yet ripe tannins.

## Food pairings

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