Briccotondo
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Best enjoyed young and fresh, typically within 1 to 3 years from the vintage release, to fully appreciate its vibrant acidity and delicate floral aromas.
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Fresh seafood dishes, light vegetable antipasti, and young goat cheeses.
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Fontanafredda's Briccotondo White, primarily crafted from the native Arneis grape under the Piemonte DOC, is a vibrant testament to Piedmont's white winemaking renaissance. The estate itself is steeped in royal history, founded in 1858 by Vittorio Emanuele II, the first King of Italy, as a gift for his beloved Rosa Vercellana, known affectionately as 'La Bela Rosin'. The name 'Briccotondo' pays homage to the rounded hilltop ('bricco') vineyards typical of the rolling Langhe landscape. Grown in soils rich in sand, clay, and marl, the grapes are gently pressed and fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve their crisp, aromatic integrity. The resulting wine avoids oak contact, focusing instead on pure fruit expression, delicate white flower notes, and a refreshing mineral backbone that reflects the cool, hilly terroir of northern Italy.
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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.