Freisa
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Typically best enjoyed within 2 to 5 years from the vintage, when its vibrant red fruit flavors and crisp acidity are at their most expressive.
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Classic Piedmontese antipasti and cured meats, rich pasta dishes like tajarin with a savory meat ragu, or roasted pork loin.
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Hailing from the historic Fontanafredda estate, founded in 1858 by Vittorio Emanuele II, the first King of Italy, for his beloved 'Bela Rosin', this wine celebrates Freisa, one of Piedmont's most ancient and cherished indigenous grape varieties. Genetically linked to Nebbiolo, Freisa was historically favored by the Savoy nobility for its vibrant personality. Fontanafredda crafts this wine to highlight the grape's natural rustic elegance, sourcing fruit from the clay-marled hills of the Langhe. Fermented in stainless steel to preserve its bright, primary aromatics, it reveals a bouquet of wild berries, raspberries, and violets, underpinned by a characteristic spicy, earthy undertone and a lively, refreshing acidity that speaks directly to the terroir of Piedmont.
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Founded in 1858 by Vittorio Emanuele II, the first King of Italy, as a gift to his beloved Rosa Vercellana, Fontanafredda is a historic estate nestled in the heart of the Langhe region in Serralunga d'Alba, Piedmont. Today, the winery is celebrated for its deep-rooted heritage and commitment to sustainable viticulture, transitioning its estate vineyards to certified organic farming. Fontanafredda is globally renowned for its classic, structured Barolo wines aged in traditional Slavonian oak casks, alongside expressive regional whites like Gavi and Arneis Pradalupo, and vibrant reds such as Barbera and Dolcetto under the Briccotondo and Raimonda labels.