Vigna Riserva Speciale
⏳ Drinking Window
2015 - 2035
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Slow-cooked beef braised in red wine, roasted wild game such as venison, and dishes featuring fresh truffles or aged cheeses.
✨ Technical Specifications
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.
🍾 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