G.D. Vajra
Kyè Langhe Freisa
Langhe, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
High acid balanced by richer, dark fruit.
High acid balanced by richer, dark fruit.
1 person found it helpfulMar 16th, 2018
The 2013 Langhe Freisa Kyè is remarkably polished and, dare I say, elegant, in this vintage. The bombastic style of some years past has been supplanted by a much more silky, perfumed expression of Freisa. Bright, nuanced and finely sculpted, the Kyè offers extraordinary finesse. Lavender, rose petal, sweet red cherry and mint are laced into the exquisite finish. What a gorgeous wine this is. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Feb 2017)
The 2013 Langhe Freisa Kyè is remarkably polished and, dare I say, elegant, in this vintage. The bombastic style of some years past has been supplanted by a much more silky, perfumed expression of Freisa. Bright, nuanced and finely sculpted, the Kyè offers extraordinary finesse. Lavender, rose petal, sweet red cherry and mint are laced into the exquisite finish. What a gorgeous wine this is. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Feb 2017)
1 person found it helpfulOct 30th, 2017Unusual grape variety but very good. Similar to a nebbiolo.
Pnp. Black cherry and roses on the nose. On the palate, figs, balsamic, and rose petals.
Unusual grape variety but very good. Similar to a nebbiolo.
Pnp. Black cherry and roses on the nose. On the palate, figs, balsamic, and rose petals.
I ❤️ Freisa and this is one of the best.
I ❤️ Freisa and this is one of the best.
1 person found it helpfulSep 30th, 2017Cherries, potpourri, terra cotta
Cherries, potpourri, terra cotta
1 person found it helpfulSep 17th, 2017My wife wanted to buy me an interesting wine as a Valentine’s Day gift and chose the 2013 G.D. Vajra Kye Freisa. I’ve tasted a lot of the Piedmontese grape varietals, but never Freisa until tonight.
After a decent decant, the Kye, being a dark ruby color, was a deep, rich wine with notes of roasted strawberry, wild blueberry, black plum skin, rolled tobacco, white pepper, blood orange, dried herbs and hot asphalt. The wine initially seemed a little wild, earthy and gamey, but that blew off after a bit. Structurally, the Kye was medium plus body, medium plus tannin, high acid, and had a fairly long finish. Delicious wine that paired well with a fire roasted tomato bolognese with rotini.
My wife wanted to buy me an interesting wine as a Valentine’s Day gift and chose the 2013 G.D. Vajra Kye Freisa. I’ve tasted a lot of the Piedmontese grape varietals, but never Freisa until tonight.
After a decent decant, the Kye, being a dark ruby color, was a deep, rich wine with notes of roasted strawberry, wild blueberry, black plum skin, rolled tobacco, white pepper, blood orange, dried herbs and hot asphalt. The wine initially seemed a little wild, earthy and gamey, but that blew off after a bit. Structurally, the Kye was medium plus body, medium plus tannin, high acid, and had a fairly long finish. Delicious wine that paired well with a fire roasted tomato bolognese with rotini.
Nice. Strawberries and black pepper with a juicy mid-palate. Lots of fruit, but just a bit rustic.
Nice. Strawberries and black pepper with a juicy mid-palate. Lots of fruit, but just a bit rustic.
Oct 11th, 2018
Freisa is like Nebbiolo without the visual lightness and clarity. Lots of red fruit and big tannins. Aromas of blackberries, cherries, mint, sage, and tobacco. Has a softness that folds nicely into puckery tannins. Mineral earthy metallic elegant finish. Terrific Piedmontese alternative to Nebbiolo.
Freisa is like Nebbiolo without the visual lightness and clarity. Lots of red fruit and big tannins. Aromas of blackberries, cherries, mint, sage, and tobacco. Has a softness that folds nicely into puckery tannins. Mineral earthy metallic elegant finish. Terrific Piedmontese alternative to Nebbiolo.
Jun 24th, 2018Catherine gave to Walter. It’s delicious but maybe overpriced
Catherine gave to Walter. It’s delicious but maybe overpriced
Apr 2nd, 2018
Young and fruit forward, expressive. Can hold as well
Young and fruit forward, expressive. Can hold as well
Dec 6th, 2017