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

Aged Italian cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano
Mature pecorino cheese
Braised lamb with herbs
Wild mushroom risotto
Grilled red meats and game
Brasato al Barolo (beef braised in wine)

About Piedmont Wine Region

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

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