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Since 1878, Fontanafredda, located in the heart of the Langhe region, has been a true
institution in Piedmont, a benchmark for authentically-styled Barolo and Barbera wines that deftly balance intense aromas and deep concentration of fruit with outstanding finesse and elegance. This style is fully in line with chief winemaker Danilo Drocco’s philosophy that “Barolo should reveal itself little by little, rather than all at once.”

The story of Fontanafredda is a noble one. It began in 1858, when Vittorio Emanuele II, the
first king of Italy, purchased the estate (a former hunting preserve) in order to produce fine Barolo for his personal use. Today, Fontanafredda is the single largest contiguous estate in Piedmont with over 305 acres of land, including 210 acres of vineyards in the Serralunga, Barolo and Diano d’ Alba communes. Fontanafredda enjoys unrivalled access to many of Piedmont’s greatest vineyard sites. All estate vineyards are farmed without the use of chemicals, and the property is home to a bio-natural reserve, a safe and sustainable refuge for a wide array of local flora and fauna.

Production Area
Vines are guyot trained with plant density at 4,400 plants/ha. Following harvest in mid-September, the grapes undergo soft pressing before being immediately separated from the skins. The fermentation is carried out at a low temperature 64°F (85% in stainless steel, 15% in barriques), prior to refrigeration and static racking of the must.

Grape Varieties
100% Cortese

Vinification
Vines are guyot trained with plant density at 4,400 plants/ha. Following harvest in mid-September, the grapes undergo soft pressing before being immediately separated from the skins. The fermentation is carried out at a low temperature 64°F (85% in stainless steel, 15% in barriques), prior to refrigeration and static racking of the must.

Color
Pale gold with greenish highlights

Bouquet
Ample nose, with an intense bouquet featuring floral notes, vanilla, lemon and apples.

Taste
Dry, full-bodied, well-balanced and elegant.

Alcohol
12.5%

Serving Suggestions
Excellent as an aperitif, and delicious with hors-d'oeuvres, fish and shellfish dishes.