Langhe Freisa Vivace

pronounced ""Fray-zah," this grape from Italy's Piedmont makes a light, charming, low-$, sometimes fizzy red that resonates with wild strawberry - perfect with #PasqualeJones' delectable #pizza - #DrinkLikeABillionaire

Fun red with a touch of fizz. But no shrinking violet. I'd drink with a steak.

Ok will buy and drink this again. Very slight fizz. Just a whisper. Ripe black cherry.

A study in contradiction! Dense but also light on its feet and refreshing..serve with a slight chill

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This wine is different than anything I've ever had, but that's not to say it's bad. The nose is bold dark berries with a spicy funk that pushes forward prominently with an unexpected effervescence, driven by actual light carbonation! The flavor has mild tannins, and a soda like mouth feel, with spicy earthy flavors, tart dark berries, and high acidity. Paired with leftover spaghetti squash with meat sauce, the flavor is surprisingly long and lingering with good feet. Tiva and I put together her new bed while drinking this.

Had this with a well-seasoned putanesca, the olive aromas with some smoke, violet and high tone red fruit were a delightful echo of Freisa's cousin Nebbiolo and a perfect counter for the fresh boldness of the putanesca. I hate to compare the bottle-fermented racy fizz to Lambrusco... A good dry one, perhaps, would find similar pairings. The tannins are present without being too aggressive, a nice underlining push beyond the zesty introduction. Wish I had bought a few bottles.

Not kidding about the “vivace.” Wild berries, flint and slate, a little ferrous, brambly, dried roses, a little funky. Good tannins and mellow acids. From Flatiron Wines.

Nariz: fresa, cereza, algo funky en la nariz

Boca: algo frizante, Seco, Acidez M+ refrescante, Tanino M, Alcohol M.

Interesante.

Funky and great served chilled.