Silver Label Barbaresco DOCG

Silver Label Barbaresco DOCG

  • Barbaresco DOCG, 
  • Piedmont, 
  • italy

Latest Awards

  • 92 points Wine Spectator , February 2023
  • 90 points Wine & Spirits , December 2022
Background

Since 1858, the Fontanafredda Estate & Winery has been instrumental to the growth and international awareness of Barolo, while championing sustainability and community engagement in the Langhe region of Piedmont. Under the lead of visionary entrepreneur, Oscar Farinetti, Fontanafredda has built a portfolio of wines that express the depth and diversity of the Langhe, produced from grapes that are farmed from organic and sustainably managed vineyards. Since the 2018 harvest, Fontanafredda is the largest certified organic winery in Piedmont.

TERROIR & VINTAGE NOTES

The 250-acre Fontanafredda property in Serralunga d’Alba, a cru site of Barolo, is the single largest contiguous wine estate in the Langhe and includes 247 acres of vineyards, 30 acres of woodland and 10 acres on which the cellars and village buildings lie. Owned vineyards are in the municipalities of Serralunga d’Alba, Diano d’Alba, Barolo, Dogliani, Farigliano, Alba, Rodello, and Murinsengo, at altitudes between 200 - 400m. Grapes for the Silver Label are harvested from limestone and marl soils at various exosures, 300-400m asl. Vines are Guyot-trained and planted at a density of 4,500 plants/ha.

Winemaking & Aging

Fermentation is carried out for an average of 8-10 days in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature (86-88°F) with frequent pumping over of the must. Maceration for several days following to optimize phenolic extraction and help start malolactic fermentation. Aged at least 2 years in large Slavonian and French oak casks, then bottled aged for an additional year.

Tasting Notes

On the nose, light vanilla, intense underbrush, and violets. A robust, well-bodied wine packed with structure and capable of withstanding the test of time. This wine has a soft and lingering taste, which is full and velvety.

92
Points

Firm and taut, offering tart cherry, berry and eucalyptus flavors. Compact on the finish, yet with plenty of freshness and a mineral element, so be patient. Best from 2025 through 2040. – B.S.

Wine Spectator - February 2023

91
Points

Aromas of cranberries, tar, lemon peel and dried flowers. Tight and focused, with medium body and firm, fine tannins. Slate on the finish. Try in 2024. –J.S.

James Suckling - October 2022

90
Points

Wine & Spirits - December 2022

Appellation

Barbaresco DOCG

grape varieties

100% Barbaresco

Sizes

750ml

technical details
  • ABV: 13.5%
  • Closure: Cork
winemaker

Giorgio Lavagna Technical Director

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