The Chiaretto Lirico di Cascina Gilli is produced starting from 2016 by vinifying Freisa, combined with a small part of Piedmontese Bonarda (around 15%). Recovering historical grape varieties such as Freisa, Malvasia di Schierano, and Bonarda, and enhancing the typical characteristics of the area with its expressions of Barbera and Nebbiolo: these are the objectives that have always characterized the production adventure of Cascina Gilli, started in 1983 by Gianni Vergnano. The vineyards are located at an average altitude of 350 meters, on characteristic grey-blue clayey marl soils. Following a very brief maceration phase, fermentation is slow and at low temperatures, in order to extract all the fruity and floral aromas. The slight liveliness is due to the natural refermentation of the wine in autoclave, initiated by adding a small portion of sweet wine.

CHIARETTO LIRICO CASCINA GILLI: TASTING

The Monferrato Lirico Chiaretto from Cascina Gilli is a light cherry-colored wine; on the nose, it offers delicate notes of cherry and raspberry, dog rose, violet, and iris. In the mouth, it has floral freshness, it is slightly lively, and finishes pleasantly bitter. It pairs very well with the local Russian salad.