MONTEFORTE, a town of Naples, province of Principato Ultra, 5 miles W.S.W. of Avellino. It is situated at the foot of a hill, on which stand the remains of a castle formerly the residence of the family of De Montfort, who thence derived their name. The ruins are very picturesque; and from them a fine view of the neighbouring country may be obtained. Pop. 4000.