Monforte d'Alba

The Village of Monforte d'Alba in Piedmont

Monforte d'Alba is a town in the Province of Cuneo, Piedmont. It borders the following municipalities: Barolo, Castiglione Falletto, Dogliani, Monchiero, Novello, Roddino, and Serralunga d'Alba. The village contains interesting sights: for example Monfortes ancient castle Palazzo Scarampi, which is thought to date back to the 1200s and Auditorium Horszowski, an open space in the middle of the town shaped like an amphitheater. Monforte d'Alba is part of the zone of the noble Barolo wine production area.

Piedmont Highlights

Travel

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Conversations

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Food & Drink

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Italy in Brief

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Travel

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Where is Monforte d'Alba

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Recipes From Piedmont

Recipes

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Asti Spumante Strawberry Granita

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Torta di Amaretti | Amaretti Cake

This baked cake has a surprisingly delicate almond flavor. Enjoy a slice with coffee or tea, or a glass of amaretto liqueur.

Recipes

This Pasta With Marjoram Pesto is Inspired by 14th-Century Genoese Coins

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