Raimonda
⏳ Drinking Window
2018 - 2035
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Rich pasta dishes with meat ragù, roasted or grilled red meats, and medium-aged cheeses.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the historic estate of Fontanafredda, founded in 1858 by Vittorio Emanuele II, the first King of Italy, as a romantic gift for his beloved mistress Rosa Vercellana, the Raimonda Barbera d'Alba represents a beautiful marriage of royal heritage and Piedmontese tradition. Crafted from 100% Barbera grapes grown in the rolling, calcareous-clay hills of the Langhe, this wine captures the vibrant soul of the region's most cherished everyday red variety. To soften Barbera's naturally bright, energetic acidity and build structural complexity, the wine undergoes a careful aging process, spending approximately twelve months split between traditional large Slavonian oak casks and smaller French oak barrels. The result is a beautifully balanced red boasting rich aromas of ripe black cherries, dark plums, and subtle sweet spices, wrapped in a velvety texture that honors its historic estate roots.
🍾 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