Proprieta
⏳ Drinking Window
2025 - 2040
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Slow-cooked beef braised in red wine (Brasato), rich egg-yolk pasta (Tajarin) tossed with butter and truffles, or mature cheeses such as Castelmagno.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the historic estate of Fontanafredda in Serralunga d'Alba, the 'Proprietà' designation represents the very heart of this legendary Piedmontese property. Founded in 1858 by Vittorio Emanuele II, the first King of Italy, as a romantic gesture for his beloved mistress and later wife 'Bela Rosin' (Rosa Vercellana), the estate is steeped in royal history and folklore. This structured red wine is crafted from the estate's prized vineyards, where traditional Piedmontese varieties thrive in calcareous-clay soils. Vinified with traditional long maceration and aged in large Slavonian oak casks, the wine beautifully captures the power, deep earthy complexity, and refined tannins characteristic of the Serralunga terroir, displaying notes of wild berries, dried roses, licorice, and leather.
🍾 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