Freisa

Redolent of wild strawberries, raspberries and rose petals, Freisa has been grown and favored in the Piedmont region for centuries. Freisa’s uniquely intense berry character and tannins make it capable of a range of red wine styles. Traditionally producers allowed a second fermentation to create slightly frothy (called frizzante) wine akin to a good quality off-dry Lambrusco. Today it is more common to find respectable Asti and Barolo producers creating a complex, still, dry, barrel-aged, cellar-worthy Freisa.

Perfect Food Pairings for Freisa

Wild boar ragu, grilled mushrooms, tajarin pasta with white truffles, bacon and fontina burger, cured meats

Sommelier Secret for Freisa

Freisa is a likely parent of Nebbiolo and may be related to Viognier.