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Freisa

Freisa is an ancient red grape variety native to Piedmont in northwestern Italy, particularly associated with the hills around Turin and Asti. It produces wines with bright ruby color, high acidity, and distinctive floral aromas of violets and roses, along with red fruits and sometimes bitter notes of strawberry, raspberry, and cherry, often accompanied by significant tannins. Traditionally, Freisa wines were made in a slightly sparkling style, though today it's also produced as a still wine, ranging from light and fruity to more structured versions that can age well.

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Piedmont
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Freisa Wines

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Walter Massa Terra Rosso

Walter Massa

Walter Massa is something of a legend in Italian wine circles – he single-handedly rescued the Timorasso grape from extinction and has been championing native varieties of the Colli Tortonesi area for decades. His Terra Rosso blend showcases the traditional red grapes of southeastern Piedmont in a wine that's authentically Italian to its core. This isn't one of those internationally-styled Italian reds designed to impress critics – it's a genuine expression of place that prioritizes drinkability and food-friendliness over power and flash. The blend of Barbera, Croatina, and Freisa creates a wine with bright acidity, moderate tannins, and that distinctively Italian combination of fruit and savory elements. It's the kind of honest, unpretentious wine that Italians keep for themselves rather than export – which makes finding it outside Italy all the more special.