MGA Fontanafredda
Barolo
Barolo DOCG
Proprietà in Fontanafredda
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Grapes
Nebbiolo
Area
"Fontanafredda" Vineyard Serralunga d'Alba
Soil type
Calcareous marl and clay
Exposure and altitude
South, south-west - 250/310m asl
System
Guyot 4.400-5.000 plants/ha
Harvest
First-second decades of October
Gradation
14% vol
Temperature
16-18 °C
Size
0,75 - 1,5 - 3 L
Technical notes
Fontanafredda is a cru that extends entirely within our Estate. This plot of land constitutes a border between soils of Helvetian and Tortonian origin. The result is a soil with transitional characteristics, with clayey marls and layers of clayey sand. The vinification process occurs in stainless steel vats at controlled temperatures. At the end of the fermentation, the new wine stays in contact with the grape marcs for about one month. The entire aging process occurs in medium and large oak casks for two years, followed by twelve months in bottles.
Tasting notes
Deep garnet red colour. Distinct floral and red fruit notes on the nose, ending with sensations reminiscent of
pine resin, camphor and apricot jam. The palate is fresh, rich, with notes of liquorice and pink pepper.
Pairings
Ideal with big red meat dishes and medium or mature cheeses, it can also make for pleasant after-dinner company.
awards
2021
Vini Buoni d'Italia
corona
2020
Wine Spectator
93
Kerin O'Keefe
93
2019
Jeb Dunnunck
96
Jeb Dunnunck
96
Wine Spectator
94
Kerin O'Keefe
95
James Suckling
91
2018
Decanter
95
2017
Wine Spectator
93
Decanter
89
Wine Enthusiast
95
James Suckling
95
Vini Buoni d'Italia
Jeb Dunnunck
93
Merano
Award Rosso
WOW (Civiltà del bere)
Medaglia Oro
2016
Merano
Award Rosso
Vini Buoni d'Italia
Doctor Wine
95
Falstaff
92
Decanter
Premium Medal - 97
James Suckling
93
Wine Enthusiast
95
2015
Merano
Award Rosso
Vini Buoni d'Italia
I vini di Veronelli
Doctor Wine
96
Decanter
Platinum Medal - 98 pts
Vinous
90
The Wine Advocate
90
Wine Enthusiast
94
2014
Prosit
Vini Buoni d'Italia
Decanter
Silver Medal - 90 pts
The Wine Advocate
91
Wine Enthusiast
92
Wine Spectator
90
2013
Vini Buoni d'Italia
Decanter
Silver Medal - 90 pts
James Suckling
90
The Wine Advocate
92
Wine Enthusiast
91
Wine Spectator
95
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