# Il Forte (Cantina Produttori del Gavi)

> Red, Barbera del Monferrato DOC by [Cantina Produttori del Gavi](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/cantina-produttori-del-gavi.md), Gavi, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/cantina-produttori-del-gavi-il-forte).

- **Producer:** Cantina Produttori del Gavi
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera del Monferrato DOC
- **Grape:** Barbera 90%, Freisa 10%
- **Production area:** Alto Monferrato Astigiano
- **Soil:** Silty clay loam
- **Harvest:** Late September to early October
- **Vineyard planting:** Average vine age 40 years, 10,000 kg per hectare
- **Vinification:** Temperature-controlled maceration at 28°C for 5 days. At least 6 months in stainless steel at controlled temperature and 2 months in bottle.
- **Serving temperature:** 18°C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-08



## Summary

Barbera-led red from the Astigiano part of the Alto Monferrato, with 10% Freisa.

## Tasting notes

Intense red with garnet reflections. Fruity and elegant nose with ripe plum and morello cherry and a hint of violet. Young, fleshy palate with excellent acid freshness.

## Food pairings

Tasty first courses, red meat and game.