Red

Langhe Freisa

By Figli Luigi Oddero - Tenuta Parà, Barolo, Piemonte, Italy

Figli Luigi Oddero - Tenuta Parà Langhe Freisa

Freisa from the estate vineyards at Santa Maria in La Morra, fermented in steel and bottled after a short ageing in tank.

Tasting notes

Ruby red with garnet reflections. Ethereal, intense nose with fruity and spicy notes. Full, generous palate with good savouriness and balanced tannins.

Pairs well with

Cured meats, sausage and Alba-style raw meat starters; Piedmontese fritto misto, fonduta, risotto and pasta with or without truffle; mixed grills, poultry and meats, rabbit and spit-roasted meats.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Langhe DOC Freisa
Grape
Freisa 100%
Production area
La Morra, Santa Maria locality, mid-hill vineyards at 250 to 300 m above sea level
Soil
Marl-rich soils with clay and sand, rich in humus and mineral salts
Exposure
Mid-hill vineyards facing the morning and evening sun
Harvest
Second half of September
Vineyard planting
Trellised rows 2 m apart, Guyot pruning, controlled grass cover with no herbicides or desiccants; yield 80 q/ha (65% grape to wine)
Vinification
Fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks at 26 to 27 C for 7 to 8 days. Malolactic fermentation in concrete tanks, then racking and storage in steel before bottling, followed by 3 to 4 months in bottle before release.
Serving temperature
At cellar temperature, in a large glass.
Storage
Drunk young it keeps its fresh, fruity character; can also be enjoyed with two or three years of maturation.

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