2018 Langhe Freisa DOC, Kye

G.D. Vajra, 2018 Langhe Freisa DOC, Kye

Producer

G.D. Vajra

Vintage

2018

Region

Italy

Appellation

Langhe DOC

Cuvée

Kyè

Varietal

Freisa

Farming

Natural farming

Vinification

Indigenous yeast fermented, Large format barrel aged, Malolactic

Soil Type

Clay, Marlstone, Sandstone

Freisa is an ancient grape varietal that has never been cloned. In other words, the grapes are exactly as they were in centuries past, which is not what we can say about other varietals. A distant relative of Nebbiolo, it shares the same crisp acidity and tannic structure. Aldo Vaira planted his first massal selection vines of Freisa in the 1970s and is considered one of the saviors of the varietal.
Deep ruby red color jumps out at you. The nose shows herbal notes, rose petals, red berries and tobacco. The full-bodied mouth feel is nicely balanced by crisp acidity. The finish is long and persistent with some spice notes.