# Langhe Freisa (Figli Luigi Oddero - Tenuta Parà)

> Red, Langhe DOC Freisa by [Figli Luigi Oddero - Tenuta Parà](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/figli-luigi-oddero-tenuta-para.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/figli-luigi-oddero-tenuta-para-langhe-freisa).

- **Producer:** Figli Luigi Oddero - Tenuta Parà
- **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.
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-08



## Summary

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.

## Food pairings

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.