Discover the Passion of Cantina Riboli: The Monferrato Wine Tour

Experience an authentic Monferrato Wine Tour at Cantina Riboli, a vibrant, family-run winery nestled in the beautiful Asti hills of Piedmont, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This is a journey that captures the essence of Monferrato’s winemaking tradition while embracing a modern and innovative spirit.

Cantina Riboli is an exciting project led by Marco and Roberto Riboli, a dedicated father-and-son team. While the family has deep roots in the region, their hands-on winemaking adventure began in 2009. This allows them to approach their craft with intense passion, high professionalism, and a constant drive for innovation, creating superb wines that are a true reflection of the Monferrato territory.

A Personalized Walk Through the Winery

Your Monferrato Wine Tour is an intimate, guided experience that lasts approximately 90 minutes. You will be personally welcomed by Roberto Riboli, who guides you through every step of the winemaking process, sharing the family’s story and their dedication to quality.

The tour is structured to follow the wine’s journey, starting at the source:

1. The Vineyards: The visit begins with a relaxed walk through the family’s six hectares of vineyards, including the famed rows of their Barbera. This outdoor visit provides memorable views of the rolling Monferrato hills and the unique terroir that gives their grapes their exceptional character.
2. The Cellar: You will then move inside to tour the production facilities. This includes the fermentation area with its modern stainless steel tanks, where the grapes are transformed into wine. The tour continues to the quiet, underground barrel room (bottaia), where the finest selections rest and mature in wooden barrels, a crucial step in refining premium Piedmontese wines.

The Culinary Conclusion: Wine and Local Delights

The experience culminates in a seated, guided tasting, the heart of your Monferrato Wine Tour. You will sample three of the winery’s distinctive wines, which perfectly showcase the family’s focus on quality and innovation.

The tasting typically includes:

• Barbera d’Asti DOCG (e.g., “Mappale 61”): The authentic expression of Piedmont’s most important red grape.
• Barbera d’Asti DOCG Superiore (e.g., “Mappale 41”): A more structured, age-worthy version of Barbera.
• Moscato d’Asti DOCG (e.g., “Fantasia”): A delicate, sweet, and sparkling white wine that the region is famous for.

Each wine is accompanied by a small, carefully selected platter of local gastronomic products. This includes local cured meats and artisanal cheeses, such as the renowned Robiola di Roccaverano, as well as homemade bread. These pairings are chosen to enhance the complex flavors of the wines, offering a true and complete taste of the Asti territory.

Whether you are a wine enthusiast or simply looking for a rich cultural experience, the Cantina Riboli Monferrato Wine Tour offers personalized attention, genuine passion, and world-class wines in one of Italy’s most beautiful wine regions.

Highlights of Cantina Riboli on a Monferrato Wine Tour

Meet at Regione S. Giorgio, 11, 14058 Sessame AT, Italy