Crotin 1897 Freisa d'Asti DOC ‘Aris' 2022Freisa is a relative of Nebbiolo and native to the hills around Asti. The grape is packed full of sumptuous tannin, rushing acidity and can be used in a range of styles from fizzy and semi sweet to brooding and tannic. We work with three fascinating renditions of freisa from the gentle hands of the Crotin family; bone dry sparkling, a racy rosato and this juicy yet structured red. 'Aris' is made from a single hectare, south facing vineyard, sliced

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sage and stone dust

This is one of Italy's finest aperitif sparkling wines

aperitivo-style

75% Nebbiolo

yet should age at least another decade

aged for 16 months in terracotta amphora

Cortese (Piedmont) and Muscat (Sardinia) contribute the base wine and other ingredients include cinchona

This is a rarity made in tiny volumes

rose petal

perfumed Gamay from this superstar organic/biodynamic producer

The vines were planted in 2019 (south side) and 2021 (north side) on dry