Freisa d'Asti

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Terroir

• The grape variety's original core zone lies in the north-western Monferrato area, between the Piedmont Tertiary basin and the morainic 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-hillside slopes that are not excessively sun-exposed, owing to its low drought resistance.
• Its heartland lies in the territory north of the province of Asti, and it is widely grown throughout the Monferrato Astigiano.

• Traditional styles include lightly sparkling (vivace), frizzante, spumante (dry or medium-sweet), and still; a sweet version for home use is also produced in the cellar.
• High tannins and fresh fruity aromas make Freisa a valued blending grape and naturally favour frizzante or 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