Barolo
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2028 - 2046
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slow-cooked beef roast, truffle tagliolini, aged Parmigiano-Reggiano
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The 2021 vintage in Barolo is heralded as a modern classic, shaped by a cool spring and a warm, luminous summer with dramatic day-night temperature swings that allowed the Nebbiolo grapes to ripen slowly and completely. Sourced from the prestigious clay-limestone soils of the Langhe hills, this wine captures the essence of the appellation's traditional style. After fermentation in stainless steel, the wine underwent a slow maturation of at least two years in large Slavonian oak casks. This patient process coaxes out Nebbiolo's signature bouquet of dried roses, wild cherries, dark spices, and forest floor, framed by the powerful, tightly wound tannins and vibrant acidity characteristic of this exceptional growing season.
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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.