Scarpa (Antica Casa Vinicola Scarpa)

La Selva di Moirano Monferrato Freisa

9.015 ratings
9.12 pro ratings
Monferrato, Piedmont, Italy
Freisa
Venison, Chicken, Game, Cream Sauces, Stew, Ribs, Polenta, Cheese Sauces
Top Notes For
Justin Bothur

Still robust on the nose; very Piedmontese. Soft and elegant on the palate.

Still robust on the nose; very Piedmontese. Soft and elegant on the palate.

Nov 26th, 2017
Melissa Kawecki

Crazy value for the price point. Fruit-driven, sturdy, balanced. It honestly tastes like a $100 bottle.

Crazy value for the price point. Fruit-driven, sturdy, balanced. It honestly tastes like a $100 bottle.

1 person found it helpfulSep 22nd, 2016
Antonio Gianola

Oldest Freisa I have tasted. Held up well and interesting to drink but makes me think it should be drunk sooner

Oldest Freisa I have tasted. Held up well and interesting to drink but makes me think it should be drunk sooner

Oct 26th, 2015
Nick Piccone

It was still pretty fruity and the finish wasn't very long

It was still pretty fruity and the finish wasn't very long

Apr 9th, 2017
Frank Chen

1st time trying freisa grape...roasted soft-spiced prune raisiny nose, floral quality, tart cherry...all extremely well settled and mingled...beautiful brownish hue from age ...nice light tannins still kicking

1st time trying freisa grape...roasted soft-spiced prune raisiny nose, floral quality, tart cherry...all extremely well settled and mingled...beautiful brownish hue from age ...nice light tannins still kicking

Mar 27th, 2017
Dario Barbone

Either I got a bad bottle or my palate is against all odds. This is just dead and inexpressive...

Either I got a bad bottle or my palate is against all odds. This is just dead and inexpressive...

Feb 21st, 2017
Justin Anthony

acid/tannin in perfect balance. fruit is showing its last breath. drink now and be happy

acid/tannin in perfect balance. fruit is showing its last breath. drink now and be happy

Feb 1st, 2017
Steve Dunn

Very nice, elegant, light, 1994 is drinking nicely in 2016.

Very nice, elegant, light, 1994 is drinking nicely in 2016.

Dec 24th, 2016
Ej
8.9

Ej had this 5 years ago

Ej had this 5 years ago

Jul 23rd, 2019
Chris Borges

Chris had this 7 years ago

Chris had this 7 years ago

Nov 9th, 2017