COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Barbera
PRODUCER
Fontanafredda
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Briccotondo Barbera Piemonte DOC is a red wine from the Piedmont region of Italy, produced by Fontanafredda. The estate boasts a rich history dating back to 1858, founded by King Vittorio Emanuele II. Fontanafredda is dedicated to sustainable and organic farming, placing the land at the core of its operations. This Barbera is cultivated on the slopes of the Langhe hills, benefiting from calcareous, sand-rich marly soils at an average altitude of 250-300 meters above sea level. The wine represents a connection to both the historical legacy of the estate and the unique terroir of its origin.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€17
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
NO
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-14°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Founded by Italian royalty in 1858.
Fact 02
Fontanafredda is a pioneer in sustainable winemaking.
Fact 03
Recognized as 'European Winery of the Year'.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Briccotondo Barbera is produced from hand-harvested grapes grown on Fontanafredda's vineyards. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks for 7-8 days at temperatures between 28-30°C, with regular pumping over for extraction. Following fermentation, malolactic fermentation takes place in concrete tanks. The wine is then aged for nine months, with a portion maturing in new Allier oak barrels and the remainder in large Slavonian oak casks before bottling.
