# Langhe Freisa (Giacomo Borgogno & Figli)

> Red, Langhe DOC Freisa by [Giacomo Borgogno & Figli](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/giacomo-borgogno-figli.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/giacomo-borgogno-figli-langhe-freisa).

- **Producer:** Giacomo Borgogno & Figli
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Langhe DOC Freisa
- **Grape:** Freisa 100%
- **Production area:** Langhe
- **Soil:** Calcareous marl and clayey soils
- **Exposure:** East, north-east
- **Harvest:** September 20 to October 5
- **Vineyard planting:** Modified Guyot (arch); 4,000 vines per hectare
- **Vinification:** Manual harvest, spontaneous fermentation in cement tanks for about 12 days at 22-28 C, light pressing, 10 months in large oak barrels, then 4 months in bottle.
- **Serving temperature:** 18 C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-04



## Summary

A historic Piedmont variety, vinified from 100% Freisa with fresh aromas and slightly bitter tannins.

## Tasting notes

Ruby red. Persistent fresh fruit such as plum, and flowers, with violet and spice. Dry, with elegant, bitter tannin.

## Food pairings

Filled pasta, game sauces, vitello tonnato, meat dishes, duck, fondue