In the glass
What it pairs with
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Wild boar ragu
Freisa's structure and wild-berry edge meet gamey ragu. -
Braised rabbit
The wine's firm tannin frames slow-cooked rabbit. -
Aged Toma
Alpine cheese softens the tannin.
How to serve G.D. Vajra Langhe Freisa Kye
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Wild boar ragu, Braised rabbit, Aged Toma. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Freisa, a Piedmontese grape related to Nebbiolo, was championed by the Vaira family with the structured, age-worthy Kye bottling.
- 1992 — Vajra launches Kye as a serious dry Freisa
Facts
- Producer
- G.D. Vajra
- Grapes
- Freisa (100%)
- Classification
- Langhe DOC
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 30 to 45 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3 to 12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1992
Frequently asked about G.D. Vajra Langhe Freisa Kye
What does G.D. Vajra Langhe Freisa Kye taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Kye is Vajra's serious, oak-aged take on Freisa, a near-forgotten Nebbiolo relative, giving a tannic, high-toned red with wild-berry character.
When should I drink G.D. Vajra Langhe Freisa Kye?
Drink 3 to 12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with G.D. Vajra Langhe Freisa Kye?
Wild boar ragu is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Braised rabbit and Aged Toma. Freisa's structure and wild-berry edge meet gamey ragu.
What grapes are in G.D. Vajra Langhe Freisa Kye?
The blend is Freisa (100%). The wine is classified as Langhe DOC.