Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed within 1 to 5 years of release to fully appreciate its vibrant acidity and fresh autolytic character, though it can gracefully develop further complexity over 5 to 8 years.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Fresh oysters and raw seafood platters, delicate vegetable tempura, or aged Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
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Hailing from the historic Fontanafredda estate in Piedmont—originally founded in 1858 by Vittorio Emanuele II, the first King of Italy, as a gift for his beloved mistress Rosa Vercellana—this Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut is a testament to royal heritage and sparkling craftsmanship. Crafted primarily from Chardonnay grown in the marine-sedimentary, clay-limestone soils of the Langhe hills, this Metodo Classico (traditional method) sparkling wine undergoes secondary fermentation in the bottle followed by extensive lees aging in the estate's historic 19th-century cellars. The result is a sophisticated sparkling wine that beautifully balances the cool-climate freshness of Piedmont with a creamy complexity, offering notes of white blossoms, crisp green apple, and toasted brioche.
🍾 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.