Giacomo Borgogno & Figli
Langhe Freisa
Unmistakably Piedmont. Almost like a cross between Barbera and Nebbiolo. Bright strawberry and raspberry fruit on the nose and palate but with similar body and tannin structure to Nebbiolo. Great for the price.
Unmistakably Piedmont. Almost like a cross between Barbera and Nebbiolo. Bright strawberry and raspberry fruit on the nose and palate but with similar body and tannin structure to Nebbiolo. Great for the price.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 19th, 2017Freisa is the shit because of its ability to be offensive upon immediate evaluation but with time and patience it will open up and seduce you somehow someway. While sharing similar nebbiolo characteristics it is opposite in approachability and not nearly as obvious in its appeal. Robert Parker once described it as producing totally repugnant wines and that all the more confirms my point of view. #saltyraspberries #friesa
Freisa is the shit because of its ability to be offensive upon immediate evaluation but with time and patience it will open up and seduce you somehow someway. While sharing similar nebbiolo characteristics it is opposite in approachability and not nearly as obvious in its appeal. Robert Parker once described it as producing totally repugnant wines and that all the more confirms my point of view. #saltyraspberries #friesa
1 person found it helpfulMay 22nd, 2016All herbal and savoury, a lovely introduction to a new variety
All herbal and savoury, a lovely introduction to a new variety
Jun 16th, 2016Med ruby with pinkish edge. Med+ viscosity. Red berries cherry med. intensity. Med body tannins are a lovely med. soft with med acid med alcohol. Very nicely balanced Friesa
Med ruby with pinkish edge. Med+ viscosity. Red berries cherry med. intensity. Med body tannins are a lovely med. soft with med acid med alcohol. Very nicely balanced Friesa
Feb 25th, 2016Strawberry, cherry, violet floral nose. Enters as all mid red fruits, dry semi sweet, with perfume violet florals and mid level tannins
Strawberry, cherry, violet floral nose. Enters as all mid red fruits, dry semi sweet, with perfume violet florals and mid level tannins
May 6th, 2015Nice floral aroma, with bright cherry. Palate is well balanced--slight acid and a touch of tannin. New varietal for me and really loving it.
Nice floral aroma, with bright cherry. Palate is well balanced--slight acid and a touch of tannin. New varietal for me and really loving it.
Apr 10th, 2017On the lighter side, very dry. Delicious.
On the lighter side, very dry. Delicious.
May 25th, 2015