Galarej
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Typically best enjoyed 5 to 15 years from the vintage release, though exceptional vintages can cellar gracefully for up to 20 years or more.
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Slow-cooked beef braised in Barolo, rich truffle-infused pasta, and aged cheeses such as Castelmagno.
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Fontanafredda's Galarej Barolo is steeped in the romantic history of the Langhe. The estate itself was founded in 1858 by Vittorio Emanuele II, the first King of Italy, as a gift for his beloved mistress, Rosa Vercellana, affectionately known as 'La Bela Rosin.' This noble red wine is crafted from 100% Nebbiolo grapes grown in the clay and limestone-rich soils of the Barolo DOCG zone. Fermented in stainless steel and aged traditionally in large Slavonian oak casks, Galarej expresses the classic, austere elegance of the region. It showcases deep aromas of withered roses, dark cherries, tobacco, and leather, underpinned by the firm, structured tannins and vibrant acidity that define world-class Nebbiolo.
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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.