# 8.24 (Franco Mondo)

> Red, Monferrato Freisa DOC by [Franco Mondo](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/franco-mondo.md), Nizza, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/franco-mondo-8-24).

- **Producer:** Franco Mondo
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Monferrato Freisa DOC
- **Grape:** Freisa 100%
- **Production area:** Canelli
- **Exposure:** South-West
- **Vineyard planting:** 1985
- **Vinification:** From a vineyard planted in 1985 in Canelli, exposed south-west and thinned in summer to under 60 quintals per hectare. After careful over-ripening the grapes reach the cellar quickly after harvest; about a week's maceration on the skins is followed by 12 months' ageing in 600-litre French oak barrels and a further 6 months in bottle.
- **Serving temperature:** 16-18°C
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25



## Summary

'8.24', the estate's Monferrato Freisa DOC from a single vineyard in Canelli planted in 1985, aged 12 months in 600-litre French oak barrels.

## Tasting notes

Deep ruby red with light violet highlights and an intense bouquet of ripe fruit. Notes of ripe red fruit on the palate with a soft, tannic finish.

## Food pairings

Structured meat dishes, game, cheeses and blue cheeses.