Lepre
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Typically best enjoyed within 1–3 years from the vintage release to capture its vibrant, youthful fruit character.
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Piedmontese appetizers like vitello tonnato, fresh egg pastas with simple meat ragù, and roasted white meats or medium-aged cheeses.
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Fontanafredda, established in 1858 by Vittorio Emanuele II, the first King of Italy, holds a legendary status in Piedmont's winemaking history. The 'Lepre' (meaning hare) pays homage to the wild hares that traditionally darted through the estate's historic vineyards in the Langhe hills. Crafted from the Dolcetto grape, this classic red represents the historical daily drinking wine of the local farmers. It is vinified almost entirely in stainless steel to preserve its vibrant primary fruit characteristics. The terroir of clay and calcareous marl imparts a subtle mineral undertone to the wine's signature profile of dark cherries, red plums, and a characteristic bitter almond finish.
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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.