Riserva
⏳ Drinking Window
2015 - 2035
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Slow-cooked beef braised in red wine (Brasato), roasted wild game, or aged cheeses such as Castelmagno.
✨ Technical Specifications
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.
🍾 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