Vajra
G.D. Langhe Freisa Kyè 2023
| Denomination | DOC Langhe Freisa |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Freisa |
| Aging | Aged for 26 months, mostly in large Slavonian oak barrels. |
- Type: Langhe DOC Freisa "Kyè" 2023, still organic red wine, 14.5% vol
- Origin and vineyards: Piedmont, Vergne (Barolo); historic plots from 1980 and 1989 on alluvial soils
- Aromas: rose, wild strawberries, redcurrant, cherry in spirit, white pepper and clove
- Taste and colour: translucent garnet red; juicy and structured, fine tannins, persistent finish
- Vinification: 50 days fermentation, 26 months in oak; decant for 1 hour, serve at 14-16 °C
Description
What kind of wine it is
Vajra Freisa Kyè Langhe Rosso is an organic still wine that expresses the energy of an ancient Piedmontese grape variety, Freisa. With a translucent garnet colour, it offers a bouquet rich in rose petals, wild strawberries and cherries in spirit, combined with delicate hints of white pepper and cloves. On the palate, it reveals itself as a juicy and structured wine, characterised by fine and enveloping tannins that provide depth and freshness, finishing with a pleasantly persistent aftertaste. It is ideal paired with game meats and mature cheeses, showing its best after an hour of decanting.
Where it comes from
This label originates in Piedmont, within the renowned Langhe area. The Vajra winery cultivates its vines at the highest point of the Barolo municipality, managing the vineyards with sustainable practices for over fifty years. The Freisa grapes come from historic plots characterised by alluvial soils rich in minerals, which impart great vibrancy to the sip. The name Kyè means “who is it?”, evoking the surprise towards this native grape variety genetically related to Nebbiolo, once forgotten and now a symbol of profound respect for the land.
How it is produced
The harvest takes place at the end of September through a rigorous triple manual selection: directly in the vineyard, on sorting tables and finally berry by berry after delicate destemming. The vinification involves a slow fermentation, followed by a spontaneous malolactic fermentation that provides stability and aromatic cleanliness. The ageing lasts for twenty-six months and takes place mainly in large Slavonian oak barrels, a long rest in wood that softens the natural vigour of the grape variety and ensures remarkable ageing potential.
History and Curiosities
The name Kyè, which means “who is it?” in dialect, evokes the wonder inspired by a long-forgotten native grape variety. Genetically related to the prestigious Nebbiolo, Freisa boasts a historic and profound connection with Piedmont. G.D. Vajra, a historic family-run winery located at the highest point of Barolo, has been enhancing this variety since 1989. The organic grapes come from two historic plots with alluvial soils rich in minerals and are harvested at the end of September with a triple manual selection.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1972
- Oenologist: Aldo e Giuseppe Vaira
- Bottles produced: 500.000
- Hectares: 80
A true family estate, G.D. Vajra blends tradition and innovation with heartfelt authenticity. Today, alongside founders Aldo and Milena Vaira, the new generation — Giovanni, Francesca, and Isidoro — carries the vision forward, also overseeing the historic Luigi Baudana estate in Serralunga d’Alba since 2009.
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| Name | Vajra G.D. Langhe Freisa Kye 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | Langhe DOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Freisa |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Vajra |
| Story | History and Curiosities The name Kyè, which means "who is it?" in dialect, evokes the wonder inspired by a long-forgotten native grape variety. Genetically related to the prestigious Nebbiolo, Freisa boasts a historic and profound connection with Piedmont. G.D. Vajra, a historic family-run winery located at the highest point of Barolo, has been enhancing this variety since 1989. The organic grapes come from two historic plots with alluvial soils rich in minerals and are harvested at the end of September with a triple manual selection. |
| Origin | San Ponzio, at the lower western border of Bricco delle Viole (Barolo, Piedmont, Italy) |
| Soil composition | Alluvial soil |
| Harvest | 20-21 September |
| Fermentation | Approximately 50 days |
| Production technique | Dry vinification with fermentation for about 50 days and spontaneous malolactic fermentation; ageing in large Slavonian oak barrels |
| Wine making | Dry vinification with fermentation lasting around 50 days and immediate spontaneous malolactic fermentation; ageing for 26 months, mostly in large Slavonian oak barrels. |
| Aging | Aged for 26 months, mostly in large Slavonian oak barrels. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |