# Kyè (G.D. Vajra)

> Red, Langhe DOC Freisa 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-kye).

- **Producer:** G.D. Vajra
- **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.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25



## Summary

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.