Fontanafredda
Barolo Serralunga d'Alba
Nebbiolo from Piedmont, Italy
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R110 nationwide
Fontanafredda
Since 1878 Fontanafredda Estate & Winery located in the heart of Piedmont's Langhe region has been a benchmark for Barolo and Barbera wines that deftly balance deep aromas and concentration of fruit with elegance. Among the prized vineyard sites belonging to Fontanafredda are those in the commune of Serralunga d'Alba a source of some of today's most distinctive and intriguing Barolo wines.
Description
The colour is garnet-red with ruby highlights that take on slight orange hues over time. It has a clear-cut, intense nose with overtones of vanilla, spices, withered roses and underbrush. The taste is warmly dry, soft, full-bodied, velvety and well-balanced, very long-lasting.
Food Pairing
Fontanafredda Barolo is ideal with rich red meat dishes and medium-ripe or ripe cheeses, it can also make for pleasant after-dinner conversation.
