Contessa Rosa Brut Riserva
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Typically best enjoyed 3 to 10 years from the vintage release, where it maintains its vibrant acidity while developing deeper brioche and dried fruit complexities.
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Classic vitello tonnato, rich seafood dishes like roasted langoustines, and aged Piedmontese cheeses.
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Steeped in royal romance, Fontanafredda was founded in 1858 by Vittorio Emanuele II, the first King of Italy, as a gift for his beloved Rosa Vercellana, affectionately known as 'La Bela Rosin', whom he later created Countess of Mirafiori and Fontanafredda. The Contessa Rosa Brut Riserva pays homage to this legendary figure. Crafted in the traditional method (Metodo Classico) primarily from Pinot Nero with a touch of Chardonnay grown in the high-altitude, limestone-clay soils of Piedmont, this sparkling rosé undergoes extensive lees aging. A highly distinctive signature of this cuvée is the addition of a dosage liqueur containing a small amount of historic, aged Barolo, bridging the vibrant freshness of Piedmontese sparkling wine with the noble, complex soul of the region's red wine heritage.
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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.