Langhe Freisa DOC
(d.o.c. D.M. 22/11/1994)
A very pleasant wine, produced from the Freisa grape, a variety with many characteristics mentioned in historical documents since the 1700s.
Mainly widespread in the area north of Asti, Freisa was a wine much loved by Victor Emmanuel II, the first king of Italy.
Features
Ruby red in color with orange or garnet highlights that increase with age. Aromas of raspberries, blackberries, and fruit jams (marasca cherry, peach, etc.); on the palate, it is dry and fragrant, with a moderately good body and a slight tannin that tends to fade over time.
A wine for the whole meal, particularly suitable with appetizers and first courses.
The wine regulations
The production regulations for Langhe Freisa wine stipulate that, when released for consumption, the wine must meet the following characteristics:
Colour
Ruby red or cherry red.
Bouquet
Delicate, characteristic.
Flavour
Slightly sweet, refreshing, dry, smooth or sparkling
Minimum total alcoholic content by volume: 11%;
Minimum total acidity: 5‰;
Minimum sugar-free extract: 20 g/litre.
Texts taken from “Albo Vigneti 2009” of the Cuneo Chamber of Commerce
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Langhe Freisa DOC: Vines
The Langhe Freisa DOC is a single varietal wine, and therefore can be made exclusively by Freisa grapes
85% Freisa. 15% other non-aromatic red grape varieties suitable for cultivation in the Piedmont region
This typical piedmontese vine is particulary sturdy, thriving in clay or marl, which explains its presence in all the wine-growing provinces of Piedmont. The bunch is long, with a greeen stalk. The grapes are round or slightly oval, and bluish in colour. The plant usually produces an abundant harvest. The grapes are harvested a few days before barbera. you can read more about Freisa here.
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