Fontanafredda
Barolo Serralunga d'Alba 2021
| Denomination | DOCG Barolo |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | 30 months in oak barrels, followed by 6 months in concrete |
- Origin and grape variety: 100% Nebbiolo from Serralunga d’Alba in the Langhe, Piedmont
- Aromatic profile: hints of dried rose, undergrowth, spices, red fruits and menthol notes
- Taste: silky and lively structure, youthful and energetic tannins, long and persistent finish
- Vinification: 15 days in steel, aged for 30 months in oak and 6 months in concrete
- Serving temperature and pairings: decant for 1 hour at 18-20°C, ideal with meats, game and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Fontanafredda Barolo Serralunga d’Alba is a organic red wine of great structure, produced in Piedmont from Nebbiolo grapes. On the nose, it reveals a floral bouquet characterised by notes of dried rose and undergrowth, enriched with spicy nuances, aromas of small red fruits and a delicate mentholated touch. On the palate, it is silky and vibrant, supported by energetic tannins that highlight its excellent ageing potential. The sip finishes with a long and persistent aftertaste.
Where it comes from
The grapes grow in Serralunga d’Alba, in the heart of the prestigious Langhe region. The vineyards are situated on hillsides, between three hundred and four hundred metres above sea level, and are cultivated using the Guyot system. The alternation of calcareous soils, grey marl and sand gives this Barolo remarkable gustatory tension and a well-defined tannic structure. The Fontanafredda winery operates with full respect for the environment through organic farming methods and practices aimed at maximum sustainability.
How it is produced
The Nebbiolo grapes are hand-harvested at the beginning of October. The temperature-controlled fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats for fifteen days, with frequent pumping over to ensure optimal polyphenolic extraction. Maturation involves ageing for thirty months in oak barrels, a fundamental step to harmonise the structure and define the sensory profile. The process concludes with a further six months of ageing in concrete tanks.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1878, Fontanafredda represents a true excellence of the Langhe: the prestigious Barolo DOCG from Serralunga d’Alba. Produced from hand-harvested Nebbiolo grapes, this fine red wine demonstrates a deep commitment to organic farming and the sustainability of its vast certified estate. The excellence of the 2021 vintage is confirmed by major international awards, including 92 points from Decanter and the Tre Bicchieri from Gambero Rosso, offering a perfect combination of history, respect for the environment, and the unrivalled quality of Piedmont.
Awards
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2021
4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2021
92/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
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2021
92/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2021
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2021
3Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1878
- Oenologist: Giorgio Lavagna
- Bottles produced: 7.000.000
- Hectares: 120
Like all beautiful things, Fontanafredda originates from a love story between the first King of Italy, Vittorio Emanuele II, and Rosa Vercellana.
Producers of Barolo and sumptuous wines of the Langhe, it was the scene of many firsts: they were the first Barolo to go overseas, the first to produce the first Classic Method in 1959, which was to be the forerunner of Alta Langa.
The founding principle of the winery is the concept of community.
Since 2018, Fontanafredda has been cultivating 120 organically certified hectares that are the setting for Italy's first Storytelling Village ('Villaggio Narrante'), which is still home to 12 families of workers who make the village an authentic village, alive and productive.
Fontanafredda is also hospitality, a meeting place where everyone is welcome thanks to its 4-star hospitality.
Today, the company preserves intact the testimonies of its noble past - the hunting lodge, the village, the extensive cellars, the vineyards - but continues to renew itself and experiment, perfecting what nature and history have handed down. For this reason, in the Langhe, where vines and wine bind generations to each other and shape the landscape, Fontanafredda is an essential reference point. The expression of a wine culture that comes from the earth, from the vineyard, and is refined through the work and creativity of people.
In 2021, the Alta Langa DOCG Contessa Rosa Rosé 2014 was named 'Best Sparkling Wine in the World' according to Tastingbook 2021.
In 2022 the BAROLO SERRALUNGA 2018 entered the TOP100 of WINE SPECTATOR in 78th place. Read more
| Name | Fontanafredda Barolo Serralunga d'Alba 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | Barolo DOCG |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Fontanafredda |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1878, Fontanafredda represents a true excellence of the Langhe: the prestigious Barolo DOCG from Serralunga d’Alba. Produced from hand-harvested Nebbiolo grapes, this fine red wine demonstrates a deep commitment to organic farming and the sustainability of its vast certified estate. The excellence of the 2021 vintage is confirmed by major international awards, including 92 points from Decanter and the Tre Bicchieri from Gambero Rosso, offering a perfect combination of history, respect for the environment, and the unrivalled quality of Piedmont. |
| Origin | Serralunga d'Alba (Alba, Cuneo) |
| Soil composition | Soils rich in limestone and grey marls alternating with sands |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 4000 |
| Harvest | First and second ten days of October |
| Fermentation temperature | 27-28 °C |
| Fermentation | Approximately 15 days |
| Production technique | Fermentation at controlled temperature in stainless steel vats with floating cap and frequent pumping over; ageing for 30 months in oak wood (barriques and large casks) and 6 months in concrete |
| Wine making | Vinification took place at a controlled temperature (27-28 °C) in floating-cap stainless steel vats, for a duration of approximately 15 days, with frequent pump-overs to optimise the extraction of polyphenolic substances. |
| Aging | 30 months in oak barrels, followed by 6 months in concrete |
| Total acidity | 5.5 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 2.0 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |