Rosa Monforte is a pink and rose granite quarried in Portugal, known for its uniform medium-grained texture and subtle microfractures that add character without compromising strength. The stone displays a consistent rosy hue, highlighted by fine biotite and hornblende inclusions, and offers a smooth, even grain that works well in both polished and honed finishes. Ideal for flooring, wall cladding, countertops, and outdoor applications, Rosa Monforte combines aesthetic appeal with durability. Marmi di Carrara supplies Rosa Monforte in blocks and 2–3 cm thick slabs, cut-to-size, and provides authentic slab photographs before purchase.
Petrographic description
Biotitic and hornblendic homogeneous medium-grained granite with a strong rosy colour derived from the tonality of the potash feldspar. The rock exhibits a granular hypidiomorphic texture and is slightly microfractured.
Rosa Monforte is a Granite quarried in Portugal, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICPTGR00664. Its dominant tone is pink & rose, with medium grain and a granular texture.
Like every granite, it is supplied as raw blocks, gangsaw slabs in 2 and 3 cm and cut-to-size pieces made in our Carrara plants. Recommended finishes: polished, honed, flamed, bush-hammered, leathered. Typical applications: kitchen worktops, exterior cladding and paving, stairs, monuments, high-traffic floors.
Availability varies with the quarry campaigns: before quoting we check current stock, block sizes and the selection grade, and we send photos of the actual slabs. Price and transport are confirmed by our technical office within one working day.
FAQ
Is Rosa Monforte suitable for outdoor use?
Granite: excellent for façades, paving and stairs in any climate. Tell us the climate and exposure of the project and we will recommend the right finish and thickness.
What is the price of Rosa Monforte per m²?
Indicative price from €100/m² for polished 2 cm slabs ex works Carrara, VAT excluded. The final figure depends on selection, block size, finish and quantity; a personalised quote is free.
How is Rosa Monforte shipped from Italy?
Slabs travel in wooden A-frames inside 20-foot containers (about 25 tonnes); blocks ship loose or in open-top containers. We quote FOB, CIF or door-to-door to any port or site.
