Vigna La Villa
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Typically best enjoyed 8 to 25 years from the vintage release, allowing its powerful Serralunga tannins to soften and develop complex tertiary characteristics.
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Slow-braised beef, rich truffle risotto, and aged hard cheeses like Castelmagno.
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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.
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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.