About this wine
A dry (secco) Monferrato Freisa from the Poderi Bricchi estate, made in a serious, age-worthy style rather than the light, sometimes lightly sparkling Freisa found elsewhere. Scarpa treats this variety almost like a lesser Nebbiolo, aging it 12-24 months depending on vintage; the result is bone-dry, lean, and structured, with sour cherry, rose, tobacco, and mineral notes that can develop for a decade or more.
A serious, Nebbiolo-adjacent style hiding in an under-the-radar variety — worth trying for anyone curious about Piedmont beyond Barolo and Barbaresco.
Sommelier's Note
"Scarpa treats Freisa with the same seriousness most producers reserve for Nebbiolo — this bottling proves the variety can age gracefully for a decade or more."
Food Pairings
Pairs well with braised rabbit, mushroom dishes, and cured meats; its Nebbiolo-like structure also suits richer pasta with wild boar ragù.
When to drink it
Autumn and winter dinners featuring game, mushrooms, or braised meats.
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Freisa
- Style
- Red
- Price Range
- $23-32
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Freisa from the Poderi Bricchi estate. Vinified fully dry (secco) and aged 12-24 months in stainless steel depending on the vintage. Aromas of ripe sour cherry, rose, raspberry preserve, earth, leather, and pipe tobacco; bone-dry and crunchy on the palate with fine tannins.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is this Freisa sweet or sparkling like some examples?
- No, this is a fully dry (secco), still wine made in a serious, age-worthy style rather than the lighter, sometimes frizzante Freisa found elsewhere.
- How long can it age?
- Thanks to its Nebbiolo-like structure, it can develop gracefully for a decade or more, though it also drinks well on release.
- What does it taste like?
- Sour cherry, rose, raspberry preserve, earth, leather, and pipe tobacco, with a bone-dry, crunchy palate and fine tannins.
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