Ebbio Nebbiolo
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2028
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Classic Piedmontese agnolotti pasta, roasted veal loin, and medium-aged cheeses such as Toma.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the historic estates of Fontanafredda, founded in 1858 by King Vittorio Emanuele II of Italy as a love token for his beloved Rosa Vercellana, 'Ebbio' is a vibrant expression of Piedmont's noble Nebbiolo grape. Cultivated in the clay-and-limestone soils of the Langhe hills, this wine captures the youthful, energetic side of the variety. Unlike its long-aged Barolo siblings, Ebbio undergoes a shorter maceration and brief aging in oak casks and stainless steel. This traditional yet approachable method tames Nebbiolo's naturally assertive tannins while preserving its signature aromatic profile of wild berries, violets, and subtle earthy spice, offering a window into the soul 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.