Coste Rubin
⏳ Drinking Window
2018 - 2033
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Slow-cooked beef stew, fresh egg pasta with shaved truffles, and mature hard cheeses such as Castelmagno.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the historic estates of Fontanafredda, founded in 1858 by Vittorio Emanuele II, the first King of Italy, as a romantic gesture for his beloved 'Bela Rosin', the Coste Rubin is a classic expression of Barbaresco DOCG. Crafted entirely from Nebbiolo grapes cultivated in the prestigious clay-limestone soils of the Langhe hills, this wine captures the elegant, ethereal side of the grape. Following traditional fermentation, it undergoes careful aging in oak casks to soften its structural tannins while preserving its vibrant acidity. The result is a complex red boasting signature aromas of dried roses, wild cherries, licorice, and earthy spices, embodying the noble heritage of Piedmontese winemaking.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1858 by Vittorio Emanuele II, the first King of unified Italy, as an estate for his mistress Rosa Vercellana, Fontanafredda evolved into a foundational pillar of Piedmontese viticulture under their son, Count Emanuele Alberto di Mirafiore. The historic estate encompasses 120 hectares of certified organic vineyards centered in Serralunga d'Alba, an area distinguished by compact Helvetian limestone-marl soils and elevated south- and southwest-facing slopes between 200 and 400 meters. Acquired in 2008 by Oscar Farinetti and Luca Baffigo, the property underwent a viticultural renaissance, securing full organic certification with the 2018 harvest. In the nineteenth-century cellars, winemaking merges technical precision with classical Piedmontese restraint, relying on long macerations, stainless steel vinification for fragrant whites, and maturation in neutral Slavonian oak botti for its noble reds. Iconic bottlings include the cru Barolo Vigna La Rosa, Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d'Alba, Roero Arneis Pradalupo, and the pioneering Alta Langa Metodo Classico sparkling wines.
🍇 Grapes
100% Nebbiolo