Chiaretto Monferrato Lirico - Cascina Gilli

The Chiaretto Monferrato Lirico from the Piedmont wine-growing region presents itself in the glass in a bright purple-red. Poured into a white wine glass, this Old World rosé wine reveals wonderfully fragrant and complex aromas of raspberry, acacia and violet, rounded off by further fruity nuances.

On the palate, the Chiaretto Monferrato Lirico from Cascina Gilli starts off wonderfully dry, firm and aromatic. On the palate, the texture of this well-balanced rosé wine is wonderfully light, crisp and silky. The finish of this rosé wine from the Piedmont wine-growing region ultimately convinces with a beautiful aftertaste. The aftertaste is also accompanied by mineral facets of the clay-dominated soils.

Vinification of the Chiaretto Monferrato Lirico from Cascina Gilli

The basis for the balanced Chiaretto Monferrato Lirico from Piedmont consists of grapes of the Bonarda and Freisa varieties. The grapes grow under optimal conditions in Piedmont. Here the vines sink their roots deep into clay soils. After being hand-picked, the grapes are brought to the winery immediately. There they are selected and gently crushed. This is followed by fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. After fermentation is complete, the Chiaretto Monferrato Lirico can continue to harmonize on the fine lees for 2 months.

Food recommendation for the Chiaretto Monferrato Lirico from Cascina Gilli

Enjoy this rosé wine from Italy ideally well-chilled at 8–10°C as an accompanying wine to red onions filled with couscous and apricots, a potato pan with salmon or baked feta cheese parcels.

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