Barbera d'Alba
⏳ Drinking Window
2025 - 2028
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
tajarin pasta with meat ragù, roasted pork loin, medium-aged cheeses
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the rolling clay and limestone hills of the Langhe region in Piedmont, this Barbera d'Alba captures the vibrant essence of its native grape. The 2024 vintage experienced a wet spring that provided essential water reserves, followed by a warm, sun-drenched summer that allowed the Barbera grapes to achieve optimal ripeness while maintaining their trademark bright acidity. Fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks and aged briefly in traditional oak casks, this wine balances rich dark fruit flavors of blackberry and black cherry with a subtle touch of spice and a smooth, harmonious finish.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1858 by Vittorio Emanuele II, the first King of Italy, as a gift for his beloved Rosa Vercellana, Fontanafredda is steeped in royal heritage and situated among the rolling hills of Serralunga d'Alba in Piedmont's Langhe region. The estate was turned into a commercial enterprise in 1878 by their son, Count Emanuele Guerrieri di Mirafiore, laying the foundation for one of Italy's most prestigious wine houses. Today, the winery couples historic cellars and traditional aging with a strong commitment to organic farming and eco-sustainable viticulture. Fontanafredda is globally acclaimed for its benchmark, age-worthy Barolo and Barbaresco wines, complemented by refined Piedmont staples including Roero Arneis, Barbera, and traditional-method Alta Langa sparkling wines.
🍇 Grape Varieties
100% Barbera