Fontanafredda "Vigna La Rosa" Barolo 2013
Red wine | Barolo DOCG
“La Rosa” is one of the most prestigious vineyards in Fontanafredda. A name that pays homage to Countess Rosa who managed the estate, but also echoes the aromas of roses found in high quality Barolo... like here! This red wine also offers notes of ripe fruit, cherry and morello cherry, and sweet spices. Its depth and great structure make it a wine to keep. After ten years, this 2013 is ready to be tasted!
- Italy Piedmont
- Nebbiolo
- 10 - 15 years
Garnet red with ruby reflections.
Full, intense scents, with pronounced notes of ripe fruit and spices.
Dry and austere, soft and full. “La Rosa” best expresses the characteristics of Barolo from the lands of Serralunga d'Alba.
The "La Rosa" vineyard is located in the municipality of Serralunga d'Alba, on hills between 250 and 300 m. The lands are rich in calcareous marl and clay and contain an abundance of quartz sand with good permeability. This is one of the most prestigious vineyards belonging to the estate, it produces a Barolo that will age well and has great structure.
Fermentation for 12 to 15 days in stainless steel vats, aging for three years in oak barrels from Slavonia and central France, resting for 12 months in bottles.
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Fontanafredda
The former hunting ground of King Victor Emmanuel II was transformed into a wine estate in 1878 to produce quality wines, particularly Barolo. Today, Fontanafredda, a world-renowned winery and the largest certified organic wine company in Piedmont, retains its noble past, but also continues its quest for innovation.