Freisa (Italy)
Freisa is a wild and rustic relative of Nebbiolo.
Freisa Flavors
Freisa tastes something between Pinot Noir and Syrah.
Raspberry, Sour Red Cherry, Wild Cherries, and Cranberries are typical Freisa flavors, with hints of Forest floor, Flowers, Herbs, Licorice or Anise, and other Spices.
 Raspberry |
 Sour Cherry |
 Wild Cherry |
 Cranberry |
 Herbs |
 Red Rose |
 Violet |
 Licorice |
Oak added Flavors
 Tar |
 Mushroom |
 Truffle |
 Chocolate |
 Coffee |
 Spices |
 Tobacco |
 Leather |
Freisa Profile
Freisa wines are full-bodied with strong acidity and high tannins:
| BODY: | Medium - Full |
| TANNINS: | Medium - High |
| FRUIT: | Medium Plus |
| ACIDITY: | Medium - High |
| ALCOHOL: | 13-14% ABV |
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Serving temperatures: 16-17°C (61-63°F) |
Freisa Food Pairing
Freisa is a powerful red wine. It pairs best with strong and rich flavors.
A classic pairing is white truffles, as Freisa mirrors the earthy, gamey quality of the truffles.
Truffle |
 Pasta |
 Risotto |
 Rich Pizza |
 Charcuterie |
 Salami |
 Duck |
 Goose |
 Pork |
 Lamb |
 Veal |
 Meat |
 Rabbit |
 Wild Boar |
 Deer |
 Hamburger |
Excellent Pairings
Truffle and Mushroom Dishes.
Risotto with Truffle. Mushroom Pizza.
Pasta with strong Tomato or Truffle Sauce.
Rich Charcuterie. Salami.
Rich Stews. Beef Stew. Ragù. Stroganof.
Meat Pie. Shepherd's Pie.
Duck Brest. Confit. Roast Goose.
Game. Rabbit. Wild Boar. Deer.
Roasted Beef. Lamb. Veal. Liver.
Read Meat. Fillet Steak.
Piemonte Spesialities
Risotto al Tartufo Bianco (White Truffles).
Carne Cruda (Beef Tartare).
Manzo Stufato alla Piemontese (Beef Stew).
Osso Buco (Veal Shanks braised with Vegetables).
Stufato di Coniglio (Rabbit Stew).
Lombardian Specialities
Risotto alla Milanese.
Pizzoccheri (Alpine Fresh Tagliatelle).
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Wine Region Piemonte
Black Grapes |
White Grapes |
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Soil |
Climate |
Lime-Rich. |
Cool/Mild Continental. |
DOCG Regions in Piemonte
- Alta Langa (Metodo Classico)
- Asti (100% Moscato)
- Barbaresco (100 %Nebbiolo)
- Barbera d'Asti (Min. 90% Barbera)
- Barbera del Monferrato Superiore
- Barolo (100% Nebbiolo)
- Brachetto d'Acqui (100% Brachetto)
- Gavi (100% Cortese)
- Dogliani Superiore (100% Dolcetto)
- Ovada Superiore (100% Dolcetto)
- Diano d'Alba (100% Dolcetto)
- Erbaluce di Caluso (aka Caluso)
- Gattinara (Min 90% Nebbiolo)
- Ghemme (Min 85% Nebbiolo)
- Nizza (100% Barbera)
- Roero (100% Arneis)
- Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato (90% Ruchè)
- Terre Alfieri (Arneis and Nebbiolo)