# Ornovo (La Guardia)

> Red, Barbera del 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-ornovo).

- **Producer:** La Guardia
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera del Monferrato DOC
- **Grape:** Barbera
- **Vinification:** Vinified in steel tanks at 28°C with a long maceration on the skins (about 15 days) and a long series of pump-overs. Ageing also takes place for some months in steel before bottling. The vines are 20 to 40 years old.
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-05



## Summary

A Barbera del Monferrato from 20 to 40 year old vines, vinified in steel with about 15 days on the skins and aged some months in steel.

## Tasting notes

Warm ruby-garnet colour, enveloping, dense and concentrated aromas. On the palate it is very elegant and gives long velvety sensations.

## Food pairings

Pairs with great dishes of white and red meats, poultry and game.