COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
Fontanafredda
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Established in 1858 by King Vittorio Emanuele II, the first king of unified Italy, Fontanafredda was originally founded as a gift for his mistress and eventual wife, Rosa Vercellana (known as 'La Bella Rosina'). Their son, the Count of Mirafiori, began commercial winemaking here in 1878, pioneering some of the very first estate-bottled Barolos in history. Today, Fontanafredda stands as the largest contiguous estate in the Langhe region of Piedmont, and has been certified organic since the 2018 harvest, continuing its legacy of historic, terroir-driven winemaking.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€35
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Founded in 1858 by Vittorio Emanuele II, Italy's first king, as a gift for his mistress Rosa Vercellana.
Fact 02
Fontanafredda is the largest contiguous estate in the Langhe, certified organic since 2018.
Fact 03
The 2019 'Renaissance' edition features 'Fiducia' (Trust) with custom artwork by Andrea Calisi.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are entirely hand-harvested in the first and second decades of October. Fermentation takes place at controlled temperatures (27-28°C) in stainless steel tanks with a floating cap for 15 days, followed by post-fermentation skin contact to maximize polyphenol extraction. The wine is aged for 24 months in medium and large Slavonian and French oak casks, followed by further refinement in concrete tanks and bottles before release.
