2018 15%. Even the polished winemaking of G.D. Vajra can't diminish the potential for controversy that Freisa conjures. And none of that potential for controversy is served in small measure here: A heady perfume of menthol, tar, salumi, and rose petals heralds a wine that for all its pretty cherry core can only be described as "briskly" tannic. Built for long contemplation, if not internal debate. Food pairings–a richer pasta or a less noble cut of beef–offer the fastest route to success.
