CA'BARUNLanghe DOC Freisa

Grapes:
100% Freisa

Vineyards: 
Valdivilla, Santo Stefano Belbo. Approx. 360 masl. The vineyard was planted in 1998

Soil:
The soil is primarily sandy calcareous marl

Cultivation system:
Guyot

Harvest:
Manual harvested into small boxes towards end of September or beginning of October

Vinification:
Approx. 12 days alcoholic fermentation and 15-20 days maceration in steel tanks with over-pumping 3 times a day. After the malolactic fermentation, the wine is placed in French 500 liters oak barrels (tonneau), which are 1-3 years old. The wine stays in the barrels for approx. 18 months before it is bottled. Before release, the wine is stored in the cellar for at least 6 months

Annual production:
Approximately 2000 bottles

Color: 
Compact ruby ​​red

Bouquet:
Red fruits, prunes and spicy roasted wood

Taste: 
Intensity of red berries – raspberries and blackberries – with hints of licorice and black pepper, as well as undertones of roasted oak and vanilla

Serving temperature: 
16-18°C

Food pairings: 
An oak aged Freisa is a full-bodied wine and a perfect match for red meat, game and matured cheeses

Storage potential: 
Can be stored for at least 10-15 years