Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong

Drinking window

Best 3 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs12 yrs14 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

What it pairs with

  • 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.

  1. Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. 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.

  1. 1992: Vajra launches Kye as a serious dry Freisa

Facts

Producer
G.D. Vajra · visiting guide
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.

Tags

dry firm tannin freisa hidden gem high acid medium body medium term mood rustic mood savoury occasion cellar occasion dinner party old world pairs with aged cheese pairs with game pairs with red meat price premium still red

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