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• jnewman77 Likes this wine:

  October 28, 2017 - This was my first Freisa; and my first Giuseppe Rinaldi; and I must say I was quite impressed by both. I suspect more the producer than the grape, but having no other to compare I can't say for sure, but this was quite good. The nose was incredibly reminiscent of nebbiolo; floral, tobacco, tar, bright red berry fruit. The palate was a bit more rustic than some really good nebbiolos, but overall it was really tasty. Nice acidity, good structure with noticeable, but not imposing tannins. I'd buy this again in a heartbeat if I can ever find because it was delicious.

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• JWG wrote: 91 points

  October 19, 2017 - What a great freisa. I don't remember having one with this depth of flavor. Nose has menthol and a bit of tar. Palate is bright, feels almost fizzy even though it isn't, with a contrasting dark berry note. A definite hit of tannins comes on early and lingers. This clearly is a youngster, which is kind of amazing given that it is already 8 years old.

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• avp wrote:

  May 21, 2012 - Sour cherry and ripe raspberry nose with furry animality, blood, rubber, chocolate, lactic chracter, stingy herbs and resin.
  Dry and tightly structured palate with refreshing enough acidity. Lovely palatal feel in fact. Salt liquorice, fennel and slight green apple touch. Long.
  Just a lovely rustic Freisa!

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• Vintage 2009
• Type Red
• Producer Giuseppe Rinaldi
• Varietal Freisa
• Designation n/a
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• Country Italy
• Region Piedmont
• SubRegion Langhe
• Appellation Langhe DOC

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• In Cellars 29 (52%)
• Consumed 27 (48%)

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