Freisa

Hailing from Italy’s Piedmont region, this vigorous red variety is used as a named varietal and is vinified into both dry and sweet red wines, and to varying degrees of fizziness. Freisa’s aromas suggest salty raspberry and rose petal fragrances, while its palate mingles both... Read more


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  • “Hi, Just recently tasted Domenico Clerico Barbera Trevigne 2003 and that was drinking pretty nicely. I also recommend Barbera from Seghesio, his 2004 vintage was gorgeous. For a good (value and drinking) Dolcetto, I would...”

    Forum post in the topic Seeking recs for traditional... by Quentin4 Quentin4


  • “Hmm, you might have asked for more than you think if you get GdP going on this stuff. ”

    Forum post in the topic Seeking recs for traditional... by GregT GregT


  • “GDP is a great resource for Barbera, so I wont go there... but I can speak to Dolcetto. Im a huge fan, and its one of my favorite reds. I favor Dolcetto di Dogliani over Alba, since they are not as "sugary". They have a...”

    Forum post in the topic Seeking recs for traditional... by TL NJ TL NJ


  • “Greg et al, Can you recommend some producers who make traditional/quality Barbera, Freisa, and Dolcetto? Thanks”

    Forum post in the topic Seeking recs for traditional... by 97mjr 97mjr


  • The Brilliance of Burlotto I recently had the chance to spend dinner with 4 ... Barbera. 90pts 2007 Burlotto Freisa Lightly smoky on the nose with an exotic boysenberry coulis note that is countered by dark aromatic...

    From the article A dinner with the wines of Burlotto


  • Langhe Freisa Burlotto 2007

    Snoothrank:

    “Lightly smoky on the nose with an exotic boysenberry coulis note that is countered by dark aromatic spice roots and a hint of leafy geranium. The mouthfeel is both transparent and mouthcoating with a hint of bitterness on...”

    Wine review by Gregory Dal Piaz Gregory Dal Piaz


  • “Ono Burger at Paia Fish Market. Just had to get that out. Sucshi? Muscadet ... to go with that sage. Freisa from Piedmont or perhaps a lighter styled nebbiolo. Seeing as your on the Hot side maybe a Rose of Nebbiolo!...”

    Forum post in the topic My dilemma with wine... by Gregory Dal Piaz Gregory Dal Piaz


  • The Vegetarian Dilemma A recent challenge presented to me was to cook a ... Pairing: Bartolo Mascarello, Freisa Nebbiolata 2005 The wine was a bit of a wildcard, being that this was the first time that I had ever tasted...

    From the article The Vegetarian Dilemma


  • “Well Piemonte certainly get's it's fair share of exposure here on Snooth. ... also remember Pelaverga and Freisa! Antica Torre is one of my favorite restaurants on earth by the way.”

    Forum post in the topic Barbaresco and Barolo, But Don’t... by Gregory Dal Piaz Gregory Dal Piaz


  • Mascarello Bartolo Freisa Nebbiolata 2005

    Snoothrank:

    “A dark ruby red color. The nose is vibrant with strawberry and cherries, olives and fall leaves. On the palate a zippy acidity takes center stage and carries cherry, cranberry fruit and earthy oak through the bitter finish...”

    Wine review by Eric Guido Eric Guido


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