Proprieta
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Typically best enjoyed 5 to 15 years from the vintage, allowing its firm structure and tannins to soften and reveal complex tertiary aromas.
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Slow-cooked beef braised in red wine (Brasato), rich egg-yolk pasta (Tajarin) tossed with butter and truffles, or mature cheeses such as Castelmagno.
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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.
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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.