Red

La Martana

By Vinchio Vaglio, Monferrato, Piemonte, Italy

Vinchio Vaglio La Martana

Freisa is a grape with considerable vegetative vigour, genetically a somewhat rustic relative of Nebbiolo. With its ancient origin, it is mainly widespread in the area between the provinces of Turin (Chierese) and Asti (north-west, Terra dei Santi), but is also present in the Langhe.

Pairs well with

Salami and cheeses, white meats such as “tonno di coniglio” (rabbit tuna style) or rabbit with herbs, polenta and potatoes.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Piemonte DOC Freisa
Grape
Freisa
Harvest
Mid-September, the selection and harvesting occur in the morning to deliver the grapes to the winery in the afternoon, so that they arrive fresh and in optimal conditions to start the vinification process.
Vinification
After crushing and destalking the grapes, the must is sent to temperature-controlled stainless tanks. The alcoholic fermentation and mace- ration last around 5 days at a constant temperature of 24 °C to help developing all typical aromas coming from the grape variety. During the maceration, automatic pumping over is carried out periodically to extract the polyphenolic substances from the skin. The malolactic fermentation takes place immediately after the alcoholic fermentation at a constant controlled temperature of 18 °C. After the required racking to clear the wine from the sediments, the wine is aged in stainless steel tanks for about 5 months at a constant temperature of 10 °C. Then, the wine needs 3 more months of bottle ageing prior to its release.
Serving temperature
16°C

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