# La Balzana (Franco Ivaldi)

> Red, Nizza DOCG by [Franco Ivaldi](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/franco-ivaldi.md), Monferrato, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/franco-ivaldi-la-balzana).

- **Producer:** Franco Ivaldi
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Nizza DOCG
- **Grape:** Barbera
- **Vinification:** The fine evolution, in large Slavonian oak barrels, of Barbera grapes that reached an excellent level of ripeness.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25


## Summary

A Nizza DOCG Barbera aged in large Slavonian oak barrels, ruby red with cherry, plum, tobacco and liquorice notes, full bodied with sweet, evolved tannins.

## Tasting notes

Ruby red color with broad fruity notes: cherries in spirit, plums, tobacco, spices and liquorice. Marked by sweet, evolved tannins, fresh, persistent and full bodied.

## Food pairings

Appreciated with braised meats, roasts and aged cheeses.