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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Freisa is a red grape variety, and it traces back to Piedmont, Italy.
Structurally it lands at medium body, medium-high tannin, medium acidity, off-dry and medium alcohol.
Look for strawberry, cherry, plum, floral, herbal and spicy.
In the cellar it meets unoaked.
The regions that matter for it are Monferrato and Freisa d’Asti.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, moderate vigour and a preference for temperate.
It blends readily with Nebbiolo and Barbera.
Watch for the synonyms: Freisetta, Fresia, Monferrina and Mounfrina.
At the table it suits osso bucco, grilled field mushrooms and venison ragù with polenta.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Osso bucco
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Grilled field mushrooms
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Venison ragù with polenta
Also labelled.
Freisetta, Fresia, Monferrina, Mounfrina, Spannina.
Bottles to look for.
- Bartolo Mascarello Langhe Freisa, Piedmont, Italy
- Brovia La Villerina Secca Langhe Freisa, Piedmont, Italy
- Cascina Gilli Arvele Freisa d'Asti, Piedmont, Italy
- Cascina Gilli Il Forno Freisa d'Asti, Piedmont, Italy
- Cascina Gilli Luna di Maggio Freisa d'Asti, Piedmont, Italy
- Cavallotto Bricco Boschis Langhe Freisa, Piedmont, Italy
- Claudio Mariotto Braghe Colli Tortonesi, Piedmont, Italy
- Ferdinando Principiano 'Chila' Langhe Freisa, Piedmont, Italy
Freisa: common questions
01.What does Freisa taste like?+
Freisa tastes of strawberry, cherry, plum, floral, herbal and spicy. Structurally it lands at medium body, medium-high tannin, medium acidity, off-dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Freisa from?+
Freisa originates in Piedmont, Italy.
03.Where is Freisa grown?+
The key regions for Freisa are Monferrato and Freisa d'Asti.
04.What food pairs with Freisa?+
Pour it with osso bucco, grilled field mushrooms and venison ragù with polenta.
05.What else is Freisa called?+
Freisa is also labelled Freisetta, Fresia, Monferrina, Mounfrina and Spannina.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.