Monbirone is the name of the most famous hill range in the municipality of Canale, the capital of Roero and the headquarters of the Monchiero Carbone factory. Francesco Monchiero's vineyards are located around the Monbirone peak. The Barbera vine thrives particularly well on its clay and calcareous soils. The harvest usually takes place in the first half of October instead of. The wine is pressed for two to three weeks and aged in barriques for 15 to 20 months. Francesco Monchiero describes the wine as follows: “The nose smells of MonBirone after coffee, cocoa, juniper berries, plums and plums. The wine tastes rich, soft and balanced thanks to sufficient acidity. The finale is fresh and long.” And we would also add: “... with a seemingly beguiling, juicy melt.