Fronde
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Best enjoyed young and vibrant, typically within 1–3 years of the vintage release to appreciate its fresh floral aromas and crisp acidity.
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Fresh seafood starters, light vegetable risottos, or classic Piedmontese vitello tonnato.
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Hailing from the historic Fontanafredda estate—founded in 1858 by Vittorio Emanuele II, the first King of Italy, as a romantic estate for his beloved mistress 'Bela Rosin'—the 'Le Fronde' collection celebrates the vibrant white wine heritage of Piedmont. This expression typically highlights classic regional white varietals such as Arneis, grown in the marine-clay and sandy soils of the Langhe and Roero hills. The name 'Le Fronde' (meaning 'the leaves') pays homage to the lush vine canopies that protect the delicate grapes from the intense summer sun. Vinified entirely in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve its pristine fruit character, this wine showcases a brilliant straw-yellow hue, offering an aromatic bouquet of white flowers, green apple, and subtle mineral undertones, backed by a crisp, refreshing acidity.
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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.