Trinchero Freisa Runchet 2015

Trinchero Freisa Runchet 2015 is a characterful red from Piemonte that showcases one of the region’s most ancient and distinctive grape varieties in a serious, ageworthy style. Crafted from 100% Freisa and made only in the best vintages, this cuvée stands in clear contrast to the lighter, simpler expressions that dominate the category. It is a wine for enthusiasts who appreciate authenticity, structure, and the untamed charm of traditional Piemontese reds.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, the 2015 Runchet shows a vivid, translucent ruby-red hue with garnet reflections at the rim, hinting at both its varietal typicity and growing maturity. The nose is expressive and savory, offering wild red berries, sour cherry, raspberry and rose petals, layered with notes of dried herbs, peppery spice, leather, and a subtle earthy-mineral undertone. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied yet firm, with Freisa’s hallmark combination of high acidity and pronounced, grippy tannins. Juicy red fruit is framed by flavors of cranberry, pomegranate, bitter cherry, dried violets and a touch of balsamic and underbrush. The texture is rustic in the best sense: energetic, tactile, and mouthwatering, leading to a long, dry, slightly saline finish. Thanks to its structure, traditional élevage and minimal intervention, the 2015 vintage has very good aging potential; it can be enjoyed now with a proper decant, but will continue to evolve and gain complexity over the next 5–8 years, and likely longer for those who favor tertiary, earthy nuances.

Production
The grapes for Freisa Runchet are sourced from Trinchero’s estate vineyards in Piemonte, where the rolling hills offer a classic Piemontese terroir of clay-limestone soils and a continental climate with marked diurnal temperature swings. This combination provides both ripeness and vibrant acidity, ideal for structuring Freisa. In 2015, only the best fruit was selected, harvested carefully by hand to ensure optimal quality and ripeness. After destemming, the must fermented spontaneously in stainless steel with indigenous yeasts, and notably without any sulfur additions during fermentation. Once the primary fermentation and maceration were complete, the wine was transferred to large 1,500-liter Slavonian oak casks with no toasting, where it rested for about one year. This large, neutral wood underscores texture and integration rather than oak flavor. The final wine was bottled unfined and unfiltered, with only a minimal dose of sulfur just before bottling, preserving its natural character and aromatic purity.

Food & Serving
Freisa Runchet 2015 is a superb partner for robust, rustic cuisine that can meet its tannic structure and bright acidity head-on. It pairs especially well with traditional Piemontese dishes such as braised beef or veal, bollito misto, agnolotti del plin with meat ragù, and rich stews. It also works beautifully with game birds, grilled lamb, sausages, mushroom dishes, and aged cheeses like Parmigiano Reggiano or mature Tome from the region. Serve at 16–18°C (60–64°F) to highlight its aromatic detail and balance. A decant of 1–2 hours is recommended, especially in its youth, to soften the tannins and allow the wine’s floral, spicy, and earthy complexity to fully unfold.

Producer
Ezio Trinchero Antica Azienda Agricola is a historic, family-run estate in Piemonte, long respected for its steadfast commitment to traditional viticulture and minimal-intervention winemaking. Working with indigenous varieties and old vines, the Trinchero family has been an early and influential voice in championing naturally made, terroir-driven wines in the region. Their approach places the emphasis firmly on vineyard health, careful manual work, and honest, low-tech cellar practices, resulting in wines that are expressive, distinctive, and often ageworthy. The Freisa Runchet stands as one of their flagship bottlings, demonstrating how this ancient, once-underestimated local grape can yield a wine of real depth, structure, and regional significance when treated with patience and respect.

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