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Fontanafredda Serralunga d'Alba Barolo

0.75L | 14.5%

54 , 9 5

Nebbiolo

Fontanafredda

Aantal

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Fontanafredda Serralunga d'Alba Barolo

Taste & Aging

Light

Bold

Smooth

Tannic

Dry

Sweet

Soft

Acidity

Drinking Window

Aging phase Until 2029

Ready to drink 2029 - 2045

Past peak After 2045

Aromas

Roses Herbs Bay leaf Undergrowth Earthly Truffle

Food Pairing

Stewed meat Game Aged cheeses

Vintage Report

The 2019 vintage for Barolo in Piedmont received an extraordinary score of 96 points from Robert Parker. The wines are of exceptional quality, but currently still youthful and rich in tannins.

The king of Piedmont, Barolo. Well, at Fontanafredda, they know exactly what to do with it. What a magnificent Barolo, called Serralunga d'Alba. All the Nebbiolo grapes for this one are hand-picked and then aged in oak barrels, creating a unique wine with rich terroir.

The power of Serralunga d'Alba

The Serralunga d'Alba municipality is known for its power. Wines from here have excellent structure and refinement. Serralunga is considered a "supporting" municipality, as grapes from these vineyards tend to be more robust and resistant to adverse weather conditions. When Barolo was primarily a blended wine from the entire appellation, grapes from Serralunga were sought to add structure. The soils consist of high levels of limestone and gray marl, interspersed with sand. The 250-hectare Fontanafredda estate in Serralunga d'Alba, a Barolo cru site, is the largest contiguous wine estate in the Langhe region, encompassing 247 hectares of vineyards, 30 hectares of woodland, and 10 hectares of cellars and village buildings. The estate's vineyards are located in the municipalities of Serralunga d'Alba, Diano d'Alba, Barolo, Dogliani, Farigliano, Alba, Rodello, and Murinsengo, at altitudes between 200 and 400 meters. Fifty local winegrowers also supply grapes, which are then processed into the estate's commercial wines.

Traditional vinification for Serralunga d'Alba Barolo

Winemaking follows traditional vinification. After harvest, fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 17 to 19 degrees Celsius for 15 days. To ensure the wine develops a beautiful, deep color, the juice is left on the skins for another 15 days. This wine is aged for one year in Allier barriques and two years in oak barrels, followed by additional bottle aging for approximately twelve months. Serralunga Barolo is characterized by great structure and power. Dry and tannic, yet with a velvety texture and superb balance. The aroma is beautifully powerful, with notes of herbs, roses, and undergrowth, earthy notes, truffles, and laurel. A whole bouquet you can sniff for hours! The palate is dry, yet velvety and soft, very powerful and balanced, with wonderful length and beautiful tannins. Simply a top-class Barolo, this one from the Fontanafredda winery.

Product details

Alcohol content	14.5%
Vintage	2019
Size	0.75L
Region	Piedmont
Sub-region	Barolo
Appellation	Serralunga d'Alba
Producer	Fontanafredda
Varietal(s)	Nebbiolo
Oak aging	Yes, 1 year in barrique (Allier) and 2 years in oak barrels.
Ideal serving temperature ?	16° - 18°C