# Piemonte Freisa (2021)

- **Producer:** Cascina Vigna
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Freisa
- **Region:** Piemonte, Italy
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 15.0%
- **Average price:** €20
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 20–20 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** raspberry, currant, cloves, chocolate, vanilla, cedar, smoke, coffee, leather, wet leaves, earth, dried fruit, tobacco

## About this wine

Piemonte Freisa Cascina Vigna 2021 is a red wine from the Piedmont region of Italy, produced by Cascina Vigna from 100% Freisa grapes. The estate is a family-run winery with a history dating to the early 1900s, now led by winemaker Stefano Gozzelino. Freisa is a historic grape variety in Piedmont, known for its genetic link to Nebbiolo. This particular wine is noted for its complexity and aging potential, stemming from its austere tannic structure. The wine is classified under the Piemonte Freisa DOC appellation.

## Interesting facts

- Freisa is a historic Piedmontese grape, a close relative of Nebbiolo.
- This wine boasts a notable 15% alcohol by volume.
- Cascina Vigna has a winemaking history dating back over a century.
- The wine's ruby color deepens to garnet with age.

## Food pairing

The wine's pronounced tannins and medium-full body are well-suited to rich protein dishes, where the tannins can interact with the meat's proteins. Its high acidity helps to cut through richer sauces and fats, cleansing the palate. The wine's potential for spicy and toasty notes can complement savory herbs and slow-cooked flavors.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for Piemonte Freisa Cascina Vigna 2021 begins with a manual harvest. Fermentation occurs in steel and cement tanks, with maceration managed through pump-overs, with varying maceration times. Malolactic fermentation is carried out in cement tanks. The wine is then aged for approximately 12 months in barriques (225 L) before undergoing adequate bottle aging prior to release.