# Freisa d'Asti Superiore (Cantina Nicola)

> Red, Freisa d'Asti Superiore DOC by [Cantina Nicola](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/cantina-nicola.md), Monferrato, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/cantina-nicola-freisa-d-asti-superiore-pietra-2022-cantina-nicola).

- **Producer:** Cantina Nicola
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Freisa d'Asti Superiore DOC
- **Grape:** Freisa 100%
- **Cru / vineyard:** Pietra
- **Production area:** Altitude 350 m a.s.l.
- **Soil:** Clay and limestone
- **Exposure:** South-east
- **Harvest:** Hand harvest, first ten days of October
- **Vinification:** Destemmed and crushed, fermented at a controlled temperature of 26 °C with skin maceration of about 15 days. Aged 12 months in oak barrels.
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-08



## Summary

A 100% Freisa from 350 m on south-east slopes, macerated about 15 days on the skins and aged 12 months in oak.

## Tasting notes

Brilliant ruby red, with aromas of dried fruit and raspberry jam. A wine of great structure and longevity.