# Surpreisa (Cantine Balbiano)

> Red, Freisa di Chieri DOC by [Cantine Balbiano](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/cantine-balbiano.md), Monferrato, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/cantine-balbiano-surpreisa).

- **Producer:** Cantine Balbiano
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Freisa di Chieri DOC
- **Grape:** Freisa
- **Production area:** Chieri area, Collina Torinese
- **Vinification:** Conventional vinification in steel.
- **Serving temperature:** 16°C
- **Storage:** To be uncorked preferably by 2026
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-26



## Summary

Surpreisa is made from a selection of slightly riper Freisa grapes, giving a lean yet full-bodied still red with typical firm tannin.

## Tasting notes

Aroma of ripe red fruit, a round body despite ageing only in steel, fine tannins and a pleasantly dry flavour on the palate.

## Food pairings

Cold cuts and cheeses, even slightly aged ones, pasta, stuffed pasta, meat sauce and meat main courses.