Montalbera

(CASTAGNOLE MONFERRATO – ASTI) Montalbera is a wine company based in Castagnole Monferrato between the Langhe and Monferrato, famous for the production of the Ruché di Castagnole Monferrato Limpronta DOC wines, the Langhe Chardonnay Nudo DOCG, the Ruché di Castagnole Monferrato Laccento DOCG and the Barbaresco Lintuito DOCG.

Montalbera’s History and Philosophy

The Piedmont is a region of the most important for the production of wine in Italy, when speaking or writing about wines from Piedmont, is often referred to Barolo, Barbera, Moscato d’Alba, Dolcetto, Nebbiolo and or via saying and it is well known that this is an area where the winemaking tradition is rooted and secular. A worldwide recognized excellence. But there is another face of Piedmont, which amazes for excellence and confirms, once again, the greatness of this region and its people and resides in a Ruchè wine , totally different and always considered a less known grape among the Piedmontese ones , but that the Montalbera company has made it its sign for merit.

For six generations the Morando family has believed and invested in Piedmontese viticulture and for some time has been passionately dedicated to the enhancement of the autochthonous Ruchè. The history of this company begins in the 80s, when the Morando family bought the property and with its 180 hectares of vineyards, then becoming the largest company in Piedmont, based in Castagnole Monferrato between the Langhe and Monferrato . A reality straddling two large Piedmontese wine areas, and it is perhaps in this that the particularity of Montalbera resides and which makes its production stand out in the Piedmontese scenario.

The wines of Montalbera

The vineyards, with an age varying between 7 and 30 years, are placed entirely on thehills, in circular shape and with a single body, with an ideal exposure and microclimate for the cultivation of grapes, where the different soils ranging from clayey to limestone , are ideal for these low guyot vines. The great respect for tradition, the constant commitment and the ability of a rigor and a continuous research for the vineyards and the terroir, makes this company a unique reality for wine production , which in addition to the production of the wines offered in the range, dedicates the cultivation of Ruchè over 65%, the company hectares , while the remaining for the Barbera and Grignolino varieties.

In fact, the important investments that the company has made on the Ruchè vine have been effective and have been able to support continuous scientific research, which has traced the genetic map, comparing it with that of other grapes and it has finally been possible to give body to this grape variety, so much so that among the various discoveries, it has been possible to attest that the grape variety most similar to Ruchè is Pinot Noir, which is known to be the most complex in processing. Ruché is a wine with extremely particular and recognizable aromas, which thanks to the commitment of this company, has been able to find its maximum expression, thus becoming a unique wine in the world signed Montalbera.

The production cellar has been recently modernized with important works that lasted almost three years, with cutting-edge technological equipment, which guarantee a fine workmanship and production, the proposed line is in fact very wide and ranges from reds to whites, with sparkling wines and sweet wines. Among the excellent labels are a demonstration of excellence in addition to the Ruché di Castagnole Monferrato Limpronta Doc, also the Langhe Chardonnay Nudo Docg, the Ruché di Castagnole Monferrato Laccento Docg and the Barbaresco Lintuito Docg. The company also produces an excellent Extra Virgin Olive Oil and considerable Grappas.

Ruché di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG “Laccento” 2018

Info & Contacts Montalbera

Address: Via Montalbera, 1 – 14030 – Castagnole Monferrato – (At)
Tel: +39 0141 292125
Website:www.montalbera.it
e-mail:cantina@montalbera.it
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