# La Gilarda (Franco Ivaldi)

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

- **Producer:** Franco Ivaldi
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Monferrato DOC Freisa
- **Grape:** Freisa
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25



## Summary

A Monferrato DOC Freisa, an old Piemontese grape now rare in the Monferrato, ruby red with raspberry and spice notes and good ageing potential.

## Tasting notes

Intense ruby red color with purple highlights, with notes of raspberry and red fruit and a delicate spicy note. Excellent structure with a pleasant tannic texture that makes it suited to ageing.

## Food pairings

Particularly enjoyable with cold cuts platters, pasta with ragu and roasts.