# Lirico (Cascina Gilli)

> Rosé, Monferrato Chiaretto DOC by [Cascina Gilli](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/cascina-gilli.md), Monferrato, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/cascina-gilli-lirico).

- **Producer:** Cascina Gilli
- **Style:** Rosé
- **Denomination:** Monferrato Chiaretto DOC
- **Grape:** Freisa 60%, Bonarda 40%
- **Production area:** Bricco Gilli
- **Soil:** Grey-blue clayey marl
- **Exposure:** SW
- **Harvest:** Manual harvest
- **Vineyard planting:** 4,000 vines/ha, Guyot trained, vines young to 40 years old
- **Vinification:** Born in 2016 from Freisa vinified together with a small part of Piedmontese Bonarda. After a very brief maceration, fermentation is slow and at low temperature, to extract all the fruity and floral aromas of the wine; it rests at least two months in bottle before release.
- **Serving temperature:** 8-10C
- **Storage:** Ready to drink now but has potential for further ageing (about 2 more years).
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25



## Summary

Lirico is Cascina Gilli's Monferrato Chiaretto DOC, a rosé blend of Freisa and Bonarda from the Bricco Gilli vineyard, made by a short maceration followed by slow, cool fermentation.

## Tasting notes

A rosé of pleasing quality and freshness, a small concert of fruity and floral aromas. Delicate notes of cherry and raspberry stand out alongside dog rose, violet and iris. Intense fruity flavours balance a pleasant acidity and structure, with a long, fruity finish.

## Food pairings

Starters, fish and shellfish, cheeses and cold dishes.