Dolcetto Briccotondo
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Best enjoyed young and fresh, typically within 1 to 3 years of the vintage release to appreciate its vibrant fruit profile.
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Classic Italian antipasti with cured meats, pasta dishes with rich tomato or meat ragù, and wood-fired margherita pizza.
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Hailing from the historic estate of Fontanafredda, which was founded in 1858 by King Victor Emmanuel II of Italy as a gift for his beloved mistress, Rosa Vercellana, the Briccotondo Dolcetto is a vibrant celebration of Piedmont's traditional everyday red grape. The name 'Bricco' refers to the crest of the rolling hillsides characteristic of the Langhe landscape. Crafted from 100% Dolcetto grapes, this wine is fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve its bright, primary fruit character. It showcases the classic traits of the variety: a deep ruby-purple hue, soft tannins, and an abundance of fresh red and black cherry aromas, underpinned by a subtle almond finish that is highly characteristic of Dolcetto grown in these clay and limestone soils.
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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.