Vigna Riserva Speciale
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Typically best enjoyed 10 to 25 years from the vintage release, as these structured Nebbiolo-based wines require significant bottle age to soften their intense tannins and reveal their complex tertiary aromas.
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Slow-cooked beef braised in red wine, roasted wild game such as venison, and dishes featuring fresh truffles or aged cheeses.
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Fontanafredda, nestled in the heart of the Langhe region in Piedmont, carries a legacy deeply intertwined with Italian royalty. Founded in 1858 by Vittorio Emanuele II, the first King of Italy, as a gift for his beloved Rosa Vercellana, the estate is a cornerstone of Barolo history. The Vigna Riserva Speciale represents a historic chapter in Piedmontese winemaking, crafted from select single-vineyard plots of Nebbiolo in the clay-and-limestone-rich soils of Serralunga d'Alba. Historically, Riserva Speciale designated wines of exceptional quality that underwent extended wood aging in large Slavonian oak casks, resulting in a deeply structured, ethereal red wine. It showcases classic Nebbiolo characteristics: dried roses, tar, leather, and wild berries, underpinned by the formidable tannins and vibrant acidity typical of Serralunga's terroir.
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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.