Garil
⏳ Drinking Window
2018 - 2032
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Rich pasta dishes with meat ragù, roasted pork or poultry, and medium-aged cheeses such as Toma Piemontese.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the historic estate of Fontanafredda, founded in 1858 by Vittorio Emanuele II, the first King of Italy, as a gift for his beloved mistress 'Bela Rosin', Garil is a classic expression of Piedmontese Barbera. Cultivated in the rolling clay and limestone-rich hills of the Langhe, this red wine captures the vibrant, rustic soul of the region's most widely planted grape. Traditionally vinified to preserve its bright, fruit-forward character, Garil undergoes fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks followed by a short refinement period. This process coaxes out intense aromas of dark cherries, blackberries, and subtle spicy undertones, backed by the grape's signature lively acidity and smooth, gentle tannins that have made Barbera the beloved daily drinking wine of Piedmontese nobility and farmers alike for centuries.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1858 by Vittorio Emanuele II, the first King of Italy, as a gift for his beloved Rosa Vercellana, Fontanafredda is steeped in royal heritage and situated among the rolling hills of Serralunga d'Alba in Piedmont's Langhe region. The estate was turned into a commercial enterprise in 1878 by their son, Count Emanuele Guerrieri di Mirafiore, laying the foundation for one of Italy's most prestigious wine houses. Today, the winery couples historic cellars and traditional aging with a strong commitment to organic farming and eco-sustainable viticulture. Fontanafredda is globally acclaimed for its benchmark, age-worthy Barolo and Barbaresco wines, complemented by refined Piedmont staples including Roero Arneis, Barbera, and traditional-method Alta Langa sparkling wines.
🍇 Grape Varieties
100% Nebbiolo