Delizia
⏳ Drinking Window
2024 - 2038
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Classic pasta dishes with meat ragù, roasted poultry or pork loin, and medium-aged Italian cheeses such as Toma Piemontese.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the historic Fontanafredda estate in Piedmont—originally founded in 1858 by Vittorio Emanuele II, the first King of Italy, as a romantic gift for his beloved mistress 'Bela Rosin'—this red wine captures a joyful and accessible side of the region's winemaking. Named 'Delizia' (meaning 'delight' or 'treat'), it is crafted to emphasize the bright, expressive fruit character of native Piedmontese red grapes. Grown in the classic clay-and-limestone soils of the Langhe hills, the grapes undergo a gentle vinification process in stainless steel to preserve their fresh berry aromas, vibrant acidity, and soft, approachable tannins. This style offers a beautifully balanced, everyday alternative to the estate's highly structured, long-aging Nebbiolo-based masterpieces.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1858 by Vittorio Emanuele II, the first King of Italy, as a gift for his beloved Rosa Vercellana, Fontanafredda is steeped in royal heritage and situated among the rolling hills of Serralunga d'Alba in Piedmont's Langhe region. The estate was turned into a commercial enterprise in 1878 by their son, Count Emanuele Guerrieri di Mirafiore, laying the foundation for one of Italy's most prestigious wine houses. Today, the winery couples historic cellars and traditional aging with a strong commitment to organic farming and eco-sustainable viticulture. Fontanafredda is globally acclaimed for its benchmark, age-worthy Barolo and Barbaresco wines, complemented by refined Piedmont staples including Roero Arneis, Barbera, and traditional-method Alta Langa sparkling wines.
🍇 Grape Varieties
100% Nebbiolo