Italy, - No subregion
Freisa
Description
It is a full bodied red wine, the colour is ruby red with light reflections of garnet. To the nose it is intense and complex with scents of fruit like prunes, blueberry and raspberry; spicy with notes of vanilla and cinnamon. To the palate the wine tastes decisively dry, warm, and mellow with a good body. The tannins have been softened by its refinement period. Pleasant for its structure and harmony.
Awards
Bronze Decanter Medal
Alcohol
14.0%
Analytical data
dry
Vineyard: Castelnuovo Don Bosco
Freisa is an indigenous Piedmontese grape, it is typical of the province of Asti, Piedmont. Genetically it is a reletive of the famouse Nebbiolo grape. It shares with Nebbiolo tannins, complexity, longevity and elegance.
Maturation
Zaffo Freisa d'Asti before being bottled rests for 18 months in small french oak barrels; a period that gives to the wine longevity, enriches its bouquet, and softens its tannins.
