Wines made from Freisa grapes of Langhe
Discover the best wines made with Freisa as a single variety or as a blend of Langhe.
More informations about the variety Freisa
Most certainly from the Italian Piedmont. It is also found in Argentina. We have noted that this variety has a great resemblance with the nebbiolo, also from the Italian Piedmont. According to genetic analyses published in Switzerland, Freisa is a descendant of Viognier and a half-sister of Rèze.
More informations about the region of Piémont
The wine region of Langhe is located in the region of Piémont of Italy. We currently count 1082 estates and châteaux in the of Langhe, producing 2506 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Langhe go well with generally quite well with dishes .
What are the typical flavors of the Freisa grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 32% of Freisa
- OakPresent in 26% of Freisa
- EarthPresent in 25% of Freisa
- SpicesPresent in 23% of Freisa
- Black fruitPresent in 21% of Freisa
- Non oakPresent in 19% of Freisa
- MicrobioPresent in 14% of Freisa
- CherryPresent in 9% of Freisa
- VegetalPresent in 8% of Freisa
- RaspberryPresent in 7% of Freisa
- FloralPresent in 7% of Freisa
- StrawberriesPresent in 7% of Freisa
- Dried fruitPresent in 6% of Freisa
- Red fruitPresent in 6% of Freisa
- LicoricePresent in 6% of Freisa
- LeatherPresent in 6% of Freisa
- PepperPresent in 5% of Freisa
- ChocolatePresent in 5% of Freisa
- EarthyPresent in 5% of Freisa
- PlumPresent in 5% of Freisa
News about the grape variety Freisa
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