Barbera d'Alba
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 2–5 years from release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Agnolotti del plin, roasted pork loin with herbs, medium-aged Toma or Parmigiano-Reggiano cheeses.
✨ Technical Specifications
Fontanafredda's Barbera d'Alba showcases the quintessential characteristics of Piedmont's historic Barbera grape, grown in the limestone and clay soils of the Langhe hills. Founded in 1858 by King Victor Emmanuel II for his love, Rosa Vercellana, Fontanafredda has long been a benchmark producer in Serralunga d'Alba. The wine undergoes traditional temperature-controlled fermentation followed by brief maturation in oak and stainless steel to balance rich fruit purity with subtle spice and structure.
🍾 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
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13.5% - 14%