Riserva
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Typically best enjoyed 8 to 25 years from the vintage, as the formidable tannins soften and reveal profound tertiary complexity.
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Slow-cooked beef braised in red wine (Brasato), roasted wild game, or aged cheeses such as Castelmagno.
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Fontanafredda's historic estate in Serralunga d'Alba, Piedmont, carries a legacy deeply intertwined with Italian royalty. Founded in 1858 by King Victor Emmanuel II as a gift to his beloved mistress and later wife, Rosa Vercellana (known affectionately as Bela Rosin), the estate has long been a benchmark for traditional Piedmontese winemaking. Their Red Riserva, most famously represented by their classic Barolo Riserva, is crafted from 100% Nebbiolo grapes grown in the clay-marl soils of the Langhe hills. Following strict traditional methods, the wine undergoes extended maceration and is aged for several years in large Slavonian oak casks. This patient aging coaxes out a complex tapestry of dried rose petals, leather, tar, and dark forest fruits, framed by firm, noble tannins that reflect the majestic terroir of Serralunga.
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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.