Description
The Freisa di Chieri PDO is reserved for the following types of Red wine: Dry, Spumante and Sweet.
Production Area
The production area of Freisa di Chieri PDO is within the territory of numerous municipalities in the Province of Turin, in the Piedmont region.
Description of product typologies
Freisa di Chieri PDO Secco is ruby-red in colour, tending towards garnet; the nose offers delicate fragrances of rose and pansy and is fruity with raspberry and fruits of the forest; it is fresh and slightly fruity on the palate, with floral hints that become more delicate with ageing. It can also be a Semi-Sparkling wine and may display Superiore on the label when it has undergone a minimum ageing period of 12 months, commencing November 1st of the year in which the grapes were harvested. A minimum of 6 months ageing in wood is permitted.Freisa di Chieri PDO Spumante varies from ruby to fairly pale cherry-red in colour, and has an elegant and persistent perlage; the nose is characteristic with fruity and floral notes of raspberry, rose and pansy; it is harmonious and elegant on the palate, with a fluffy citron after-taste, and can be brut, dry or sweet.Freisa di Chieri PDO Dolce varies from ruby to fairly pale cherry-red in colour, at times with light purple highlights; the nose is characteristic and delicate with fruity and floral notes of raspberry, rose and pansy; it is sweet and fresh on the palate, at times lively.
Additional specifications
The Freisa di Chieri PDO can be followed by the specification Vigna (Vineyard) with the relative toponym.
