Langhe DOC Freisa Ki

GRAPE VARIETY
100% Freisa

DESCRIPTION
Freisa, is a lesser known variety in spite of its close and ancient relationship to Nebbiolo. A history which has no rival when compared to more
productive and easier varieties to grow.
With its strong personality, Langhe DOC Freisa Ky pays tribute to this
noble variety cultivated in Langa.

VINEYARD
San Ponzio Vineyard, Comune of Barolo. With an elevation between 390-410 meters
above sea level (1,280 1,345 feet), a clay rich soil and an assortment of vines selected
by Aldo Vaira in an old vineyard planted by his grandfather.

FARMING
Vajra has always believed in sustainable farming and keeps the turf natural and green in
the vineyard. No irrigation is used while thinning is decided according to the vintage.

HARVEST AND WINEMAKING

The optimal moment for harvesting Freisa is constituted by alternating warm Autumn
days and cool nights: generally during the second half of October.
The destemming and elimination of the most acidic parts along with the greenest tannins, is an essential practice for this variety.
The rather long fermentation process allows the grape tannins to transmigrate into the
wine. For this quite wild variety, the second fermentation, malolactic, is also just as
important.
An aging of 12-18 months depending on the vintage, starts in Slavonian oak barrels
and barriques, giving necessary balance to the wine.

TASTING NOTES
Deep ruby red color. Nose of red berries, tobacco, roses, and white pepper with hints
of hay and wild herbs. Full bodied with balanced acidity and alcohol, this wine is sapid
and rich with a long finish of black fruits and spices.

Ky, or in other words, Chi ? holds the surprise of finding

this rare variety in its deepest interpretation.
Giuseppe Vaira