About this wine
Lice is Adriano Marco e Vittorio's Langhe Freisa, an intense ruby-red red wine with winey, fruit-forward aromas recalling cherry, strawberry, raspberry, and rose. Crisp and fragrant, it carries moderate body balanced by correct, gently earthy tannins.
A lesser-known Piedmontese red worth discovering — bright, aromatic, and easy to enjoy with rustic food.
Sommelier's Note
"Freisa is Piedmont's best-kept secret, and Lice shows exactly why — perfumed, food-loving, and refreshingly different from Nebbiolo."
Food Pairings
Traditional Piedmontese pairings include bread with cooked salame, bollito misto and its sauces, or polenta with sausage ragù; also good with beef, lamb, and game.
When to drink it
Casual meals centered on cured meats, sausages, or hearty stews.
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Freisa
- Style
- Red
- Alcohol
- 14%
- Price Range
- ¥3,200-3,900 (reference estimate converted from overseas retail pricing, ~$19-21)
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Freisa, bottled under the Langhe DOC designation with an alcohol content of around 14% ABV; a lesser-known Piedmontese variety showing bright acidity and light tannic grip.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What grape is Lice made from?
- It is 100% Freisa, a lesser-known native Piedmontese red variety, bottled under Langhe DOC.
- What does Lice taste like?
- It shows cherry, strawberry, raspberry, and rose aromas with crisp acidity and moderate, gently earthy tannins.
- What food pairs well with Lice?
- Cured meats, bollito misto, polenta with sausage ragù, and hearty stews are classic matches.
- What is the alcohol content of Lice?
- Around 14% ABV.
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