# Xirà (Agricola BES - Bere E Sognare)

> Red, Monferrato Rosso DOC by [Agricola BES - Bere E Sognare](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/agricola-bes-bere-e-sognare.md), Monferrato, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/agricola-bes-bere-e-sognare-xira).

- **Producer:** Agricola BES - Bere E Sognare
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Monferrato Rosso DOC
- **Grape:** Syrah 100%
- **Production area:** Municipality of Calliano (AT), Frazione San Desiderio, Piedmont, Monferrato region, buffer zone of the UNESCO World Heritage site
- **Soil:** Limestone
- **Exposure:** South
- **Vineyard planting:** Counter-espalier training, Guyot pruning
- **Vinification:** Hand-harvested grapes, destemmed and crushed, spontaneous fermentation, 14-day maceration in stainless steel, aged in steel and concrete
- **Serving temperature:** 16-18°C
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-26



## Summary

Monferrato Rosso DOC made from Syrah, fermented spontaneously and aged in steel and concrete.

## Tasting notes

Red verging on violet in color. Complex on the nose, fruity and floral with notes of peach. The palate is dry, fruity, intense and spicy, suited to further ageing in bottle.

## Food pairings

First courses, red meat, game, cheese