Barolo
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Typically best enjoyed 8–20 years from the vintage, allowing the robust tannins to integrate and the complex tertiary aromas to fully emerge.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Slow-cooked beef braised in Barolo (Brasato al Barolo), rich wild mushroom risotto, or aged Castelmagno cheese.
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This classic Barolo represents the quintessential expression of the Nebbiolo grape harvested from the prestigious clay-limestone soils of the Langhe hills. Crafted using traditional methods, the wine undergoes a long maceration on the skins before aging for at least two years in large Slavonian oak casks. This patient process preserves the grape's natural power while developing its legendary complexity. In the glass, it reveals the classic 'tar and roses' aromatic profile, alongside notes of dried cherries, leather, and earthy forest floor, all supported by the formidable tannic structure that has historically earned Barolo the title of 'the king of wines and the wine of kings.'
🍾 wine.about_producer
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.