Barbera d'Alba
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2025 - 2030
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tajarin pasta with meat ragù, roasted pork loin, medium-aged cheeses
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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.
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Founded in 1858 by Vittorio Emanuele II, the first King of Italy, as a gift to his beloved Rosa Vercellana, Fontanafredda is a historic estate nestled in the heart of the Langhe region in Serralunga d'Alba, Piedmont. Today, the winery is celebrated for its deep-rooted heritage and commitment to sustainable viticulture, transitioning its estate vineyards to certified organic farming. Fontanafredda is globally renowned for its classic, structured Barolo wines aged in traditional Slavonian oak casks, alongside expressive regional whites like Gavi and Arneis Pradalupo, and vibrant reds such as Barbera and Dolcetto under the Briccotondo and Raimonda labels.