# Lena (La Guardia)

> White, Cortese dell'Alto Monferrato DOC by [La Guardia](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/la-guardia.md), Monferrato, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/la-guardia-lena).

- **Producer:** La Guardia
- **Style:** White
- **Denomination:** Cortese dell'Alto Monferrato DOC
- **Grape:** Cortese
- **Vinification:** After a short cold maceration on the skins the must is pressed very gently. Fermentation lasts about 15 days at around 20°C with frequent pump-overs.
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-05



## Summary

A Cortese dell'Alto Monferrato from La Guardia, fermented about 15 days at around 20°C after a short cold skin maceration.

## Tasting notes

Pale straw yellow with greenish reflections and a fragrant scent of flowers and fruit. On the palate it shows substance and harmony, with a very persistent, pleasantly bitterish finish.

## Food pairings

Ideal as an aperitif; pairs very well with light starters, fish and white meats.