Le Coste di Monforte

Le Coste di Monforte sits in the eastern part of the Monforte d'Alba commune, one of the most prestigious villages within the Barolo DOCG. The vineyard rises between 400 and 470 meters, placing it among the higher-elevation sites in the appellation. This altitude, combined with the south-southeast to southwest aspect, gives the site excellent sun exposure across the growing season while benefiting from the cooler temperatures that come with elevation.

• Parent commune: Monforte d'Alba
• Eastern sector of the Monforte d'Alba commune
• Elevation: 400 to 470 meters
• Aspect: south-southeast to southwest

The soils at Le Coste di Monforte are a classic expression of the Helvetian-era geology found across much of Monforte d'Alba. White calcareous marls intermingle with tuff, clay, and limestone to create a structure that promotes strong mineral extraction in the wines. The calcareous component in particular drives the distinctive mineral tension that characterizes Barolo from this part of the Langhe. These are compact, nutrient-poor soils that stress the vine and concentrate flavors in the fruit.

• White calcareous marls are the primary soil component
• Tuff, clay, and limestone contribute complexity
• Compact soils encourage deep root development
• Calcareous content drives mineral character in the wine

Le Coste di Monforte experiences a continental climate typical of the Langhe hills, with warm summers and cold winters. Autumn fogs rolling in from the Po Valley play a critical role during harvest, slowing the final stages of Nebbiolo ripening and preserving aromatic complexity and acidity. The higher elevation of this site relative to valley-floor vineyards extends the ripening window, allowing Nebbiolo to develop full phenolic maturity without sacrificing freshness.

• Continental climate with warm summers and cold winters
• Autumn fogs are a defining feature of the harvest period
• Higher elevation moderates temperatures and extends ripening
• Climate supports full phenolic development in Nebbiolo

Le Coste di Monforte holds official status as one of the 181 MGAs (Menzione Geografica Aggiuntiva) designated within the Barolo DOCG. The MGA system was formally introduced to bring greater geographic transparency to Barolo, and producers at Le Coste di Monforte have been permitted to list the MGA name on their labels since 2015. This classification allows consumers and trade professionals to trace a wine directly to this specific site within Monforte d'Alba, supporting a meaningful conversation about terroir at the single-vineyard level.

• Classified as a Barolo MGA under the DOCG system
• MGA name permitted on labels from 2015
• One of 181 MGAs across the Barolo DOCG
• Enables single-vineyard terroir communication on label

Only Nebbiolo is grown at Le Coste di Monforte, vinified into Barolo under the DOCG regulations. The wines express the site through full body, mineral drive, and robust tannins that require aging to fully integrate. Notable producers working with fruit from this MGA include Piero Benevelli and Azienda Agricola LaLù, both of whom represent the craftsmanship that Monforte d'Alba consistently delivers.

• Grape variety: Nebbiolo exclusively
• Wine style: full-bodied, mineral, with robust tannins
• Notable producers: Piero Benevelli and Azienda Agricola LaLù
• Wines benefit from extended aging to soften tannin structure