Marne Brune
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Typically best enjoyed 3 to 8 years from the vintage, when its vibrant red fruit and floral aromas are at their peak, though well-stored bottles can evolve beautifully for up to a decade.
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Slow-cooked beef stews, fresh egg pasta with shaved truffles, and aged cheeses such as Castelmagno or Pecorino.
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Hailing from the historic estate of Fontanafredda, established in 1858 by King Vittorio Emanuele II of Italy as a gift for his beloved mistress 'Bela Rosin', the 'Marne Brune' is a classic expression of Nebbiolo d'Alba. The name translates to 'brown marls', paying homage to the nutrient-rich, clay-and-limestone-heavy soils of the Langhe hills that give this 100% Nebbiolo its distinctive structure and mineral complexity. Vinified with traditional maceration and aged gracefully in oak casks, this wine captures the elegant, floral side of the Nebbiolo grape, offering notes of wild violet, red cherry, and refined spice without the formidable tannic weight of its Barolo siblings.
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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.