# Barbera Freisa (G.D. Vajra)

> Red, Piemonte DOC by [G.D. Vajra](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/g-d-vajra.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/g-d-vajra-barbera-freisa).

- **Producer:** G.D. Vajra
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Piemonte DOC
- **Grape:** Barbera 55%, Freisa 45%
- **Soil:** Fossil marl of Sant'Agata Fossili enriched with alluvial debris and scattered stones, giving good drainage
- **Harvest:** 16 September 2024
- **Vinification:** The two varieties are co-fermented for 16 days in a spontaneous fermentation that blends their identities. Aged about 8 months in steel, bottled 19 June 2025.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25


## Summary

A Barbera-Freisa blend that revives an old family recipe: a bottle labelled “Barbera Fresia 70” was once made from a mixed Barbera-and-Freisa vineyard by Aldo's grandfather, Carlo “Carlin” Vaira.

## Tasting notes

Vibrant, expressive bouquet of plum, blackberry, violet and dried fig, with a delicate hint of tamarind, lifted by light smoky and graphite nuances. Barbera brings juicy, dynamic fruit on the palate while Freisa contributes structure, spice and a long floral finish.