# Freisa d'Asti (Terre dei Santi)

> Red, Freisa d'Asti DOC by [Terre dei Santi](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/terre-dei-santi.md), Monferrato, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/terre-dei-santi-freisa-d-asti).

- **Producer:** Terre dei Santi
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Freisa d'Asti DOC
- **Grape:** Freisa 100%
- **Production area:** Castelnuovo Don Bosco and the surrounding hill villages
- **Vinification:** Soft crushing and maceration of at least four days at controlled temperature. Matured for some months in concrete, for a time that varies with the vintage.
- **Serving temperature:** 18 to 20 C, in medium glasses
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-30


## Summary

The estate's still Freisa d'Asti, matured in concrete.

## Tasting notes

Intense ruby. Winey, floral and fruity, recalling rose and raspberry. Decidedly dry with good body and a distinctive tannin that leaves a pleasantly bitter finish.

## Food pairings

Rich or fatty dishes: pasta with meat sauces, lamb, and Piedmontese dishes such as Villanova gallina bionda salad or snails.