Red

L'Intrigante

By La Guardia, Monferrato, Piemonte, Italy

La Guardia L'Intrigante

An Albarossa, the Piedmontese crossing of Nebbiolo and Barbera created in 1938 by Professor Giovanni Dalmasso, aged six months in wood and bottled two years after harvest.

Tasting notes

Intense, dark red colour; fresh and rich aroma of red fruit compote. Immediately powerful and enveloping on the palate, with a tannin reminiscent of the sweetness of Barbera but as intense as in the best Nebbiolos. The alcohol increases the sensation of sweetness.

Pairs well with

Suited to risottos with brown stock or truffle, red meats and cheeses.

Technical details

Style
Red
Grape
Albarossa
Vinification
Fermentation lasts a week from very ripe grapes; the wine is put into wood for six months and bottled two years after the harvest.

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