# Langhe Freisa (Giovanni Almondo)

> Red, Langhe Freisa DOC by [Giovanni Almondo](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/giovanni-almondo.md), Roero, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/giovanni-almondo-langhe-freisa).

- **Producer:** Giovanni Almondo
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Langhe Freisa DOC
- **Grape:** Freisa
- **Production area:** Montà d'Alba, Roero (CN)
- **Soil:** Clay, calcareous: 20% silt, 40% clay, 40% sand.
- **Exposure:** East-south
- **Vineyard planting:** 80-year-old historic vines.
- **Vinification:** Made with carbonic maceration to bring out floral and fruity character; aged 6 months in stainless steel.
- **Serving temperature:** 16°C
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25



## Summary

Despite its Langhe DOC, this Freisa is grown entirely in Roero, from 80-year-old vines, and made lighter and more floral than its cousins across the Tanaro through carbonic maceration. Certified organic (IT-BIO-015, Agricoltura Italia).

## Tasting notes

Decided notes of strawberry and raspberry; light, fruity and lively, a young and convivial wine.