Back to glossary / Freisa

Freisa

Image of Freisa
Flag of Italy

Freisa is a distant cousin of the prestigious Nebbiolo grape, and also grown in Piedmont, Italy. It’s very versatile and is used to make a variety of light-bodied red wines: still, dry, sweet and even sparkling. Due to its high tannins, it is a really good wine to pair with salty, fatty foods.

General Characteristics

  • Baking Spice
  • Cinnamon
  • Nutmeg
  • Cherry
  • Cranberry
  • Pomegranate
  • Redcurrant
  • Blackberry
  • Bramble
  • Cured Meat
  • Leather
  • Jam
  • Raspberry
  • Strawberry
  • Lavender
  • Violet
  • Forest Floor
  • Mushroom
  • Oregano
  • Pine Needles
  • Rosemary
  • Basil
  • Sage
Shop Basket (0)
Vinebud logo