Vigna Rosa
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Typically best enjoyed within 1–3 years from the vintage release to fully appreciate its fresh fruit character and delicate floral aromas.
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Classic Italian antipasti and cured meats, grilled white meats or poultry, and light pasta dishes with fresh tomato and basil.
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Fontanafredda's Vigna Rosa carries a romantic legacy deeply intertwined with Italian history. The historic estate in Serralunga d'Alba was founded in 1858 by Vittorio Emanuele II, the first King of Italy, as a gift for his beloved morganatic wife, Rosa Vercellana, affectionately known as 'La Bela Rosin.' This wine is a tribute to her name and spirit. Crafted in the rolling hills of Piedmont, Vigna Rosa is traditionally produced as a vibrant, light-bodied red or deep rosato, primarily utilizing the region's signature Nebbiolo grape. Grown in clay-marl soils, the grapes undergo a short maceration to capture a brilliant, translucent ruby color and soft, delicate tannins. The result is an elegant, refreshing wine filled with notes of wild strawberries, red currants, and freshly cut roses, showcasing a lighter, highly approachable side of Piedmontese red 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.