Freisa vs Ruché

Freisa is more acidic and more tannic.

Sweetness, body, tannin and acidity are our rating of a typical dry table wine from each grape.

Freisa

Red

raspberry, tart, tannic, often frizzante

Ruché

Red · Asti

rose petal, aromatic, warm

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Medium
Body: Medium; High
Tannin: Medium; Very high
Acidity: Medium; 12 to 13.5%
Alcohol: 13 to 14.5%; 14 to 16 °C
Serve at: 15 to 17 °C; none listed
Regions: Piedmont

Only Freisa

Sausages
Pasta with meat sauce
Pizza

Both pair with

Charcuterie

Only Ruché

Pork
Mushrooms and truffle
Hard and aged cheese

Sources

Style profiles, pairings and serving figures are our own assessment. Regions and origins: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0); see the Freisa and Ruché pages.