Fontanafredda is one of the historic wineries in the Langhe region of Italy. It is a major producer of Barolo and sparkling wines. Its official history begins in 1858. King Vittorio Emmanuele purchased the estate in the Fontanafredda district for his lover, who would later become his wife, and their children. To ensure social security, he granted them the noble title of Count of Mirafiore, a traditional title in Turin. His son, Count Emanuele di Mirafiore, founded the winery around 1870 and began marketing the wines of Casa E. di Mirafiore. However, Fontanafredda was more than just a winery: Emmanuele built workers' apartments and a school.
The Mirafiore family's wine story sadly ended when it was sold to a bank during the Great Depression of the 1930s. Today, 70 years later, it belongs once again to the true Piedmontese, Messrs. Baffigo and Farinetti.
After manual harvesting, some of the grapes are immediately pressed, while the rest are destemmed and briefly macerated. The grapes are then gently pressed and fermented in stainless steel tanks.
This white wine is straw yellow with a golden sheen in the glass. It has a broad aroma, with an intense bouquet, revealing notes of roses, flowers, grapes, acacia and lime, citrus fruit, lily of the valley, and even apples. This Moncucco has a beautiful flavor: very pleasantly muscat-like, grapey, not too sweet, slightly sparkling, soft and effervescent, balanced and elegant, with a fresh acidity on the finish.
