Description
Freisa is an ancient grape rarely found outside of its home in Northern Italy but a few small rows grow happily at Fox Hill Vineyard in Mendocino, where exposed hillsides create a climate that echoes the grape’s Piedmontese homeland. Named for the berry’s fresh strawberry-like taste on the vine, Freisa can be big and bold like its full-bodied kin, Nebbiolo but this is a more reserved and fruit-forward representation that’s much lighter on its feet with flavors of cherries, cranberries, and fresh cocoa powder. Pairings: Hearty bolognese, mushroom ragu, roasted duck, a candlelit evening or a thick cable knit sweater….anything cozy.