Delizia
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Typically best enjoyed fresh and vibrant, within 2 to 5 years of the vintage release.
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Classic pasta dishes with meat ragù, roasted poultry or pork loin, and medium-aged Italian cheeses such as Toma Piemontese.
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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 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.
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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.