Freisa d'Asti

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Terroir

• The variety's original nucleus lies in the north-western area of Monferrato, between the Piedmontese Tertiary basin and the moraine hills of Turin.
• Its presence is documented in the land registers of the Comune di Chieri as early as the sixteenth century.
• The variety is typically cultivated on mid-slope hillsides that are not excessively sun-exposed, owing to its poor drought resistance.
• Its area of predilection is the territory north of the province of Asti, where it is widespread throughout the Monferrato Astigiano.

• Traditional styles include vivace, frizzante, spumante (dry or off-dry), and still; a sweet version is also made in the cellar for domestic use.
• High tannicity and fresh fruity aromas make Freisa valued as a blending grape and naturally lend themselves to frizzante and spumante styles.

Facts drawn from the cahier's terroir-link section (Lien au terroir) by automatic interpretation — see the source.

Sources

• Specification (EUR-Lex, single document)
• eAmbrosia register (EU) — File number PDO-IT-A1180
• Official trade body site — Consorzio Barbera d'Asti e Vini del Monferrato