Barolo 'Vigna La Rosa' Fontanafredda

Barolo DOCG • Piedmont • Fontanafredda
Category
Red Wines
Winery
Fontanafredda
Region
Piedmont
Denomination
Barolo DOCG
Alcohol
13.5%
Vinification
Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in temperature-controlled wooden barrels
Aging
12 months in French oak barriques and 12 months in Allier barrels
Grape varieties
Nebbiolo 100%
Notes
Contains sulfites

Tasting Notes

This prestigious Barolo DOCG represents the pinnacle of Italian winemaking excellence. With 13.5% alcohol, it strikes a confident balance between body and freshness. Crafted from Nebbiolo 100%, this wine expresses the unique terroir characteristics. It displays rich color intensity with complex aromas and a persistent finish. The fruit is sourced from vineyards on soils consisting of calcareous marl and clay with quartz sand. Vinification: alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in temperature-controlled wooden barrels. The wine is aged 12 months in French oak barriques and 12 months in Allier barrels. A wine showcasing the fog-kissed hills of the Langhe.

Food Pairings

🍽️ Mature pecorino cheese
🍽️ Grilled red meats and game
🍽️ Wild mushroom risotto
🍽️ Aged Italian cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano
🍽️ Brasato al Barolo (beef braised in wine)
🍽️ Truffle dishes from Piedmont

About Piedmont Wine Region

Piedmont is renowned worldwide for Barolo and Barbaresco, its two great Nebbiolo-based expressions.

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