# La Torrigiana (Terre dei Santi)

> Red, Freisa di Chieri DOC by [Terre dei Santi](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/terre-dei-santi.md), Monferrato, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/terre-dei-santi-la-torrigiana).

- **Producer:** Terre dei Santi
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Freisa di Chieri DOC
- **Grape:** Freisa 100%
- **Production area:** The hills east of Turin, as far as the border with the province of Asti; only vineyards in ideal conditions are selected each year
- **Vinification:** Medium to long maceration at a maximum of 26 C with run-off of the seeds. Matured at least 20 months in medium barrel and bottle.
- **Serving temperature:** 18 to 20 C, in large glasses
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-30


## Summary

A still Freisa di Chieri, the version of a usually frizzante wine aged at least 20 months in barrel.

## Tasting notes

Intense ruby tending to garnet with age. Fine and elegant, with raspberry and violet and a delicate vanilla spice. Dry, warm and harmonious with good body, pleasant tannin and a long almond finish.

## Food pairings

Medium-aged cheeses such as Fontina valdostana or pecorino; also tortelli in broth or grilled fillet.