Red

La Torrigiana

By Terre dei Santi, Monferrato, Piemonte, Italy

Terre dei Santi La Torrigiana

A still Freisa di Chieri, the version of a usually frizzante wine aged at least 20 months in barrel.

Tasting notes

Intense ruby tending to garnet with age. Fine and elegant, with raspberry and violet and a delicate vanilla spice. Dry, warm and harmonious with good body, pleasant tannin and a long almond finish.

Pairs well with

Medium-aged cheeses such as Fontina valdostana or pecorino; also tortelli in broth or grilled fillet.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Freisa di Chieri DOC
Grape
Freisa 100%
Production area
The hills east of Turin, as far as the border with the province of Asti; only vineyards in ideal conditions are selected each year
Vinification
Medium to long maceration at a maximum of 26 C with run-off of the seeds. Matured at least 20 months in medium barrel and bottle.
Serving temperature
18 to 20 C, in large glasses

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