Red

Kyè

By G.D. Vajra, Barolo, Piemonte, Italy

G.D. Vajra Kyè

Freisa, Nebbiolo's closest genetic relative, vinified dry and still since 1989 from two estate vineyards planted in 1980 and 1989.

Tasting notes

Rich, elaborate nose of rose petal, wild strawberry, cherry in spirit and spice. Fine tannins wrapped in blueberry, violet and dog rose, white pepper and clove, combining depth with energy.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Langhe DOC Freisa
Grape
Freisa 100%
Cru / vineyard
Kyè®
Production area
Two vineyards: one next to the winery, planted in 1980 with Aldo's own massal selections, and a second from 1989 on alluvial soils.
Soil
Alluvial (1989 plot)
Harvest
20-21 September 2022
Vineyard planting
1980 and 1989
Vinification
Hand-sorted three times before vinification, fermented about 50 days followed immediately by spontaneous malolactic fermentation. Aged 4 months in steel and 2 months in large Slavonian oak casks, bottled 13 July 2023.

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