Vigna Bianca
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2025
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Slow-cooked beef stews, roasted duck breast, and aged Piedmontese cheeses such as Castelmagno.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the historic Fontanafredda estate in the heart of Langhe, Piedmont—originally established in 1858 by King Victor Emmanuel II for his beloved 'Bela Rosin'—the 'Vigna Bianca' is a distinguished red wine, typically crafted from the Barbera grape variety. Despite its name meaning 'white vineyard' (historically referencing the light-colored, limestone-rich soils of the plot), this single-vineyard bottling showcases the robust, deeply colored character of Barbera d'Alba. The terroir of Serralunga d'Alba, characterized by calcareous marl and clay, imparts a remarkable structural backbone and vibrant acidity to the wine. Traditional fermentation followed by aging in oak casks allows the wine to develop complex notes of dark cherry, blackberry, and subtle spice, while maintaining its characteristic freshness and elegant rustic charm.
🍾 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.