Fontanafredda
Nebbiolo d'Alba Marne Brune 2024
| Denomination | DOC Nebbiolo d'Alba |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | Aged for 12 months in small French oak barriques (Allier), with a small portion in terracotta amphora, followed by further maturation in bottle for 7–8 months. |
- Name and style: Nebbiolo d’Alba DOC still organic red, 2024 harvest
- Vinification: Fermentation in steel at 24–28°C, maceration for 12–15 days, 50% whole bunch
- Ageing: 12 months in French oak barriques and partly in amphora, then 7–8 months in bottle
- Aromas and taste: Notes of rose and wild berries; dry, crisp, lively tannins, persistent finish
- Serving and pairings: Decant for 1 hour, serve at 16–18°C; ideal with agnolotti, boiled meats, game
Description
What kind of wine it is
Marne Brune by Fontanafredda is a still organic red wine with a Denomination of Controlled Origin that expresses the authenticity of Nebbiolo in Piedmont. Ageing in French oak barrels and terracotta amphora enhances an elegant bouquet with notes of rose, plum, wild berries and orange zest. On the palate, it is a dry and crisp wine, with a structured body and driven by a vibrant tannic texture. The balance between fruity intensity and freshness ensures a persistent and satisfying finish.
Where it comes from
The roots of this label are found in Serralunga d’Alba. The vineyards, managed with organic farming, thrive between two hundred and three hundred metres above sea level with an east and south-east exposure. The vines grow on soils where the marls of Sant’Agata alternate with sandstones, sands and clays. This geological complexity favours the development of aroma and the finesse of the grapes. The deep respect for the Langhe region translates into a wine with a strong identity, capable of telling the natural vocation of these hills in the glass.
How it is produced
After the October harvest, vinification takes place in steel at a controlled temperature, with whole cluster fermentation for part of the harvest. The two-week maceration ensures optimal extraction. Ageing continues for twelve months in French oak barrels, while a small portion matures in terracotta amphora to enhance the characteristics of the soil. A period of rest in the bottle completes its character.
History and Curiosities
The Nebbiolo “Marne Brune” takes its name from the marl soils of Serralunga d’Alba, the cradle of this exceptional organic red. Created by the iconic Fontanafredda winery, this wine tells a story of deep passion for the prestigious Langhe terroir. Its outstanding quality is confirmed by highly significant awards, including 92 points from James Suckling and 90 points from Wine Spectator. A captivating Nebbiolo d’Alba DOC able to combine the historic Piedmontese tradition with respect for nature.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 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 Nebbiolo d'Alba Marne Brune 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | Nebbiolo d'Alba DOC |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Fontanafredda |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Nebbiolo "Marne Brune" takes its name from the marl soils of Serralunga d’Alba, the cradle of this exceptional organic red. Created by the iconic Fontanafredda winery, this wine tells a story of deep passion for the prestigious Langhe terroir. Its outstanding quality is confirmed by highly significant awards, including 92 points from James Suckling and 90 points from Wine Spectator. A captivating Nebbiolo d’Alba DOC able to combine the historic Piedmontese tradition with respect for nature. |
| Origin | Alba, Biancardi locality (Piedmont, Italy) |
| Climate | Altitude: 200-300 m a.s.l. Exposure: East and South-East. |
| Soil composition | Sant'Agata marls alternating with Diano d'Alba sandstones, with the presence of coarse sands and mixed clays |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 4500 |
| Harvest | First ten days of October |
| Fermentation temperature | 24–28 °C |
| Fermentation | 12–15 days |
| Production technique | Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature with maceration (12–15 days) and 50% whole cluster fermentation; partial ageing in terracotta amphora and French oak barrique, then in bottle |
| Wine making | Fermentation in stainless steel tanks with controlled temperatures (24–28 °C) for 12–15 days, alternating 50% crushed and destemmed must with 50% whole bunch grapes; after pressing, fermentation continues for a further 4–5 days. Aged for 12 months in small French oak barriques and further matured in bottle for 7–8 months, with a small portion aged in terracotta amphora. |
| Aging | Aged for 12 months in small French oak barriques (Allier), with a small portion in terracotta amphora, followed by further maturation in bottle for 7–8 months. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |