{"title":"Freisa Wines","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"san-barnaba-langhe-freisa-2024","title":"2024 San Barnaba Langhe Freisa – Piedmont, Italy – Rare Italian Red Wine","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🍷 A CRACKING ALTERNATIVE VARIETY! ONE OF PIEDMONT'S MOST UNDERRATED RED GRAPES – AND AN ABSOLUTELY FASCINATING WINE!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2024 San Barnaba Langhe Freisa – Piedmont, Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $86 | Rare Indigenous Italian Red | An Outstanding Discovery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you love discovering extraordinary wines from rare and almost forgotten grape varieties, the 2024 San Barnaba Langhe Freisa is a wine you absolutely need to experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a cracking alternative variety.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautifully fragrant, wonderfully energetic and full of the wild red fruit, floral perfume, savoury spice and distinctive tannin structure that makes the indigenous grape varieties of Piedmont so fascinating.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd the story behind the wine is every bit as compelling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFreisa is one of Piedmont's oldest red grape varieties, closely related to the legendary Nebbiolo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYet despite its extraordinary heritage, it remains relatively unknown outside Italy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile Nebbiolo has become internationally celebrated through the great wines of Barolo and Barbaresco, Freisa has quietly remained one of the region's hidden treasures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd what a treasure it can be.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThink \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewild strawberries, red cherries, raspberries, violets and dried rose petals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, complemented by liquorice, wild herbs and beautifully integrated savoury spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe palate is wonderfully vibrant, with refreshing acidity, fine yet assertive tannins and a long, savoury finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is a fascinating combination of elegance and rustic character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is fragrant, energetic, beautifully structured and completely different from the usual Italian reds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe producer is equally exciting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSan Barnaba is a relatively new project bringing together brothers Roberto and Giovanni Pasquero with Francesco Rocca, son of the legendary Barbaresco producer Bruno Rocca.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether, they are producing some fascinating wines that celebrate the extraordinary diversity of Piedmont.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt $86 a bottle, the 2024 San Barnaba Langhe Freisa is a brilliant opportunity to discover one of Italy's most intriguing indigenous red varieties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSan Barnaba – An Exciting New Generation of Piedmontese Winemaking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSan Barnaba is a young, ambitious wine project based in Serralunga d'Alba, one of the most celebrated villages in the Barolo region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe venture brings together three friends with an extraordinary connection to Piedmont.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrothers Roberto and Giovanni Pasquero have spent years working in the region's vineyard and property markets, developing an intimate knowledge of the extraordinary landscapes of Barolo and the wider Langhe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir friend Francesco Rocca brings an exceptional winemaking pedigree.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrancesco is the son of Bruno Rocca, whose family estate is recognised as one of the great names of Barbaresco.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Bruno Rocca winery has developed an international reputation for producing beautifully refined, expressive Nebbiolo from some of Barbaresco's most celebrated vineyards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrancesco has grown up surrounded by this extraordinary winemaking heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut San Barnaba is not simply another traditional Piedmontese winery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe project is driven by a desire to explore the full diversity of the region, including indigenous varieties that have often been overlooked in favour of Nebbiolo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFreisa is one of the most exciting examples.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe philosophy is based on careful vineyard selection, indigenous fermentations and winemaking that preserves the individual character of each variety.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSan Barnaba is exactly the kind of producer we love discovering at Liquid Vibe – small, independent, deeply connected to its region and producing wines of genuine individuality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFreisa – One of Piedmont's Most Fascinating Indigenous Grapes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFreisa is one of the great hidden treasures of Italian wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt has been cultivated in Piedmont for centuries and shares a close genetic relationship with Nebbiolo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn fact, genetic research has identified a parent-offspring relationship between the two varieties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is particularly fascinating because the similarities are immediately apparent in the glass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike Nebbiolo, Freisa can possess beautiful floral perfume, vibrant acidity and distinctive tannin structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut Freisa has a personality entirely its own.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fruit profile is often wonderfully expressive, with wild strawberries, raspberries, cherries and delicate floral notes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere can also be a fascinating savoury dimension, with liquorice, dried herbs, pepper and earthy spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tannins are particularly interesting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike many modern reds designed to be soft and immediately approachable, traditional Freisa can possess a firm, energetic structure that makes it especially appealing with food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd that is part of its charm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFreisa is not trying to be Pinot Noir, Nebbiolo or anything else. It is a distinctive, historic Piedmontese variety with its own extraordinary personality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor serious Italian wine enthusiasts, that makes it a particularly rewarding discovery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-Altitude Vineyards Near Santo Stefano Belbo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fruit for the 2024 San Barnaba Langhe Freisa comes from high-altitude vineyards near \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSanto Stefano Belbo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, in the wider Langhe area of Piedmont.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a fascinating landscape of rolling hills, historic vineyards and extraordinary viticultural heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe elevation of the vineyards is particularly important.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigher-altitude sites can experience cooler temperatures, particularly at night, helping grapes retain natural acidity and develop aromatic complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor Freisa, this is especially valuable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe variety is celebrated for its freshness, perfume and tannin structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cooler conditions of elevated vineyards can help preserve these characteristics while allowing the fruit to achieve flavour ripeness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a wine that combines expressive fruit with remarkable energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is one of the great attractions of the Langhe – the ability to produce red wines with genuine flavour concentration while retaining beautiful freshness and elegance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWild Strawberries, Violets, Liquorice \u0026amp; Savoury Spice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2024 San Barnaba Langhe Freisa is a wonderfully distinctive red wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe aromatics are immediately appealing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWild strawberries, raspberries and red cherries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e combine with delicate floral notes of violet and dried rose petals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is a fascinating savoury dimension.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLiquorice, wild herbs and gentle spice provide additional complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe palate is bright, energetic and beautifully structured.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFresh red-fruit flavours provide an attractive generosity, while lively acidity gives the wine wonderful tension.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tannins are firm and grippy, adding definition and a distinctive rustic edge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is one of the characteristics that makes Freisa so interesting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than offering only soft, polished fruit, the wine possesses genuine structure and personality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe finish is persistent, refreshing and savoury.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a wine that combines fragrance, freshness and a beautifully traditional Piedmontese tannin structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor anyone who appreciates red wines with genuine individuality, this is a fascinating experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional Winemaking – Indigenous Yeasts \u0026amp; Minimal Intervention\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe winemaking behind the 2024 San Barnaba Freisa is designed to preserve the distinctive character of the variety.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFermentation takes place with indigenous yeasts in barrique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis approach allows the natural yeast populations associated with the grapes and winery to participate in fermentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe objective is to produce a wine that expresses the fruit and vineyard without unnecessary manipulation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wine is bottled without filtration, helping preserve its natural texture and character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is particularly important for Freisa.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe variety possesses a distinctive combination of floral perfume, lively acidity and tannin structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcessive winemaking intervention could easily obscure these qualities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstead, San Barnaba focuses on producing a wine that remains faithful to its origins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a wonderfully authentic expression of Freisa – fragrant, energetic, savoury and full of personality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeyond Barolo \u0026amp; Barbaresco – Discover Another Side of Piedmont\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen most wine enthusiasts think of Piedmont, they immediately think of Barolo and Barbaresco.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd understandably so.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are among the greatest red wines in the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut Piedmont has an extraordinary collection of indigenous grape varieties that deserve far more international recognition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFreisa is one of the most fascinating.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt shares a close relationship with Nebbiolo but produces wines with a different balance of fruit, perfume and structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere Barolo can be powerful, deeply tannic and built for decades of ageing, Freisa often offers a more immediate expression of vibrant red fruit and aromatic energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYet it retains a wonderfully traditional Piedmontese character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe acidity is lively.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tannins are distinctive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd the savoury complexity makes the wines particularly rewarding with food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor serious wine lovers, discovering Freisa is like opening another chapter in the extraordinary story of Piedmont.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd San Barnaba is a wonderful producer through which to explore it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🇫🇷 A Fascinating Alternative to Pinot Noir \u0026amp; Nebbiolo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor enthusiasts of elegant Pinot Noir, fine red Burgundy and beautifully fragrant Nebbiolo, Freisa can be a revelation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt shares certain attractive characteristics with these varieties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is delicate red-fruit perfume, floral complexity and a wonderful sense of freshness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut Freisa also possesses a firmer, more rustic tannin structure that gives it a distinctive identity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination can be absolutely captivating.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is the kind of wine that rewards attention.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe more time it spends in the glass, the more its savoury and aromatic complexity can emerge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you enjoy exploring unusual grape varieties, traditional Italian reds or wines that offer something completely different from the mainstream, this is a brilliant discovery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Magnificent Food Wine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFreisa is one of those red wines that truly comes alive at the dinner table.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts vibrant acidity and distinctive tannin structure make it particularly well suited to traditional Piedmontese cuisine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThink charcuterie, salami, prosciutto and beautifully prepared antipasti.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wine would also be magnificent alongside mushroom risotto, pasta with a rich ragù, roast chicken and grilled pork.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts savoury character makes it a wonderful partner for braised meats, slow-cooked beef and dishes featuring wild herbs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAged cheeses are another excellent match.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe acidity helps refresh the palate, while the tannins provide structure and balance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a red wine that deserves to be enjoyed with great food, preferably around a table with friends.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnjoy Now or Follow Its Development\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2024 San Barnaba Langhe Freisa is already attractive for its vibrant fruit and floral perfume.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHowever, the wine's acidity and tannin structure suggest that it may also benefit from some additional bottle age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith time, youthful strawberry and cherry characters can develop towards dried flowers, savoury herbs and more complex earthy notes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor those who appreciate traditional Piedmontese reds, this evolution can be particularly rewarding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut there is no need to wait.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA little time in a decanter or a generous glass should help the wine reveal its aromatic complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a wine that offers genuine pleasure today, with the potential to develop further over the next few years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy We Love This Wine at Liquid Vibe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt Liquid Vibe, we absolutely love discovering wines that challenge expectations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2024 San Barnaba Langhe Freisa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is exactly that kind of wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst, there is the grape variety.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFreisa is one of Piedmont's oldest and most fascinating indigenous reds, closely related to Nebbiolo but possessing a completely distinctive personality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThen there is the producer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSan Barnaba brings together the Pasquero brothers and Francesco Rocca, combining extraordinary regional knowledge with a genuine passion for producing authentic Piedmontese wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd then there is the wine itself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWild strawberries. Raspberries. Violets. Liquorice. Savoury herbs. Vibrant acidity. Beautifully structured tannins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is fragrance, freshness, complexity and wonderful individuality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is not a wine designed to taste like everything else.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a wine that celebrates the extraordinary diversity of Italian viticulture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd that is exactly why we love it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt $86 a bottle, the 2024 San Barnaba Langhe Freisa is a fascinating opportunity to experience one of Italy's most underrated indigenous red varieties from an exciting new Piedmontese producer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA cracking alternative variety. A brilliant young producer. A wine full of character and personality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you love discovering something genuinely different, this is a wine you absolutely need to try.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProducer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e San Barnaba\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Langhe Freisa DOC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Langhe, Piedmont, Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrape Variety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Freisa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVineyard Origin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e High-altitude vineyards near Santo Stefano Belbo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProducer Team:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Roberto Pasquero, Giovanni Pasquero and Francesco Rocca\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinery Base:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Serralunga d'Alba, Piedmont\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Indigenous yeasts in barrique\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Unfiltered\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 13.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fragrant, vibrant, savoury and beautifully structured dry red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAromatic Profile:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wild strawberry, raspberry, cherry, violet, liquorice and dried herbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e $86 per bottle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Charcuterie, mushroom risotto, roast chicken, grilled pork, braised meats and aged cheeses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 15–17°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrinking Style:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Enjoy now or cellar for further development\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"San Barnaba Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67951143715118,"sku":null,"price":86.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2024-san-barnaba-langhe-freisa.png?v=1794021991"}],"url":"https:\/\/liquidvibe.com.au\/collections\/freisa-wines.oembed","provider":"liquidvibe.com.au","version":"1.0","type":"link"}