Barbera d'Alba
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Typically best enjoyed within 2 to 6 years from the vintage release, when its vibrant fruit character and crisp acidity are at their peak.
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Pasta with rich meat ragù, roasted pork loin, aged pecorino cheese
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In the rolling, fog-draped Langhe hills of Piedmont, Barbera has long been cherished as the 'people's wine'—a vibrant, soulful contrast to the demanding Nebbiolo. Fontanafredda captures this regional spirit beautifully in their Barbera d'Alba. Sourced from vineyards characterized by nutrient-rich clay and limestone soils, this wine undergoes traditional fermentation before a period of aging in oak casks to harmonize its natural vivacity. The result is a classic expression of the grape: deep ruby-purple in the glass, bursting with aromas of dark cherries, blackberries, and a touch of sweet spice, all underpinned by the grape's signature mouthwatering acidity and smooth, gentle tannins.
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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.