Vigna La Villa
⏳ Drinking Window
2025 - 2045
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Slow-braised beef, rich truffle risotto, and aged hard cheeses like Castelmagno.
✨ Technical Specifications
Fontanafredda, located in the heart of the Langhe in Piedmont, carries a rich history tied to Italian royalty. Founded in 1858 by Vittorio Emanuele II, the first King of Italy, as a gift for his beloved mistress Rosa Vercellana, the estate is legendary. Vigna La Villa is a prestigious single-vineyard Barolo crafted from 100% Nebbiolo grapes grown in the clay-limestone soils of Serralunga d'Alba. This specific terroir imparts immense structure, deep tannins, and remarkable longevity to the wine. Traditional long maceration followed by extended aging in oak casks allows the Nebbiolo to express classic aromas of dried roses, tar, dark cherries, and earthy forest floor, capturing the majestic essence of traditional Piedmontese winemaking.
🍾 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