Freisa

High in acidity and tannin; can be bitter. Aromas & flavors: Strawberry, sour red cherry, sandalwood, earth. Best DOP: Freisa d’Asti. Best biotype: Freisa di Chieri. Close relation of Nebbiolo.

In a nutshell

Color: Red

Alternative Names and Subvarieties: None

Origin: Autochthonous

Best Known For: Blending ingredient and occasional varietal in Piemonte

Where Grown: Almost exclusively in Piemonte (97%)

Regions:

Piemonte,

Vineyard Area: 849 ha (2,097 acres)

Denominations that use this grape variety

Majority Component in One or More Wines of:

Principal Red Grape Varieties:

Canavese DOC, Colli Tortonesi DOC, Freisa d’Asti DOC, Freisa di Chieri DOC, Langhe DOC, Monferrato DOC, Piemonte DOC, Pinerolese DOC

Freisa

In a nutshell

Color: Red

Alternative Names and Subvarieties: None

Origin: Autochthonous

Best Known For: Blending ingredient and occasional varietal in Piemonte

Where Grown: Almost exclusively in Piemonte (97%)

Regions:

Vineyard Area: 849 ha (2,097 acres)

Denominations that use this grape variety

Majority Component in One or More Wines of:

Principal Red Grape Varieties:

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