{"product_id":"cascina-fontana-barolo-2022","title":"Cascina Fontana Barolo 2022","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBarolo from Cascina Fontana is a still red wine made from \u003cstrong\u003eNebbiolo\u003c\/strong\u003e grapes, with a structured profile and great concentration. Its aromatic bouquet blends scents of ripe fruit and flowers with hints of liquorice, orange zest and menthol. On the palate, it displays balanced acidity and \u003cstrong\u003esilky tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e, accompanied by notes of cherries in spirit and mineral nuances leading to a very long finish. This austere wine enhances rich meat-based dishes, pairing perfectly with braised meats, game and mature cheeses, and also reveals surprising affinities with dark chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt originates in the heart of the \u003cstrong\u003eLanghe\u003c\/strong\u003e, from steep hillside vineyards owned by the family. The grapes come from three plots located in two renowned villages: in Castiglione Falletto are the Villero vineyards, in the eponymous Cru, and Valletti, in the Mariondino Cru, which give the \u003cstrong\u003efinal blend\u003c\/strong\u003e depth, structure and elegance. In La Morra, the Gallinotto vineyard grows within the Giachini Cru, essential for bringing freshness, fruit and minerality. The balanced assemblage of these different territorial expressions ensures the wine has remarkable \u003cstrong\u003eageing potential\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are destemmed, pressed and vinified separately for each vineyard. After fermentation with \u003cstrong\u003eextended maceration\u003c\/strong\u003e on the skins, the wines are blended. To preserve its natural character, the liquid undergoes neither filtration nor clarification. Maturation takes place for two years in large \u003cstrong\u003eSlavonian oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by a year resting in concrete vats. Finally, the wine is refined for at least six months in bottle before release, developing a \u003cstrong\u003esignificant tannic structure\u003c\/strong\u003e and a solid foundation to evolve in complexity for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 Barolo from Cascina Fontana expresses the purest identity of the Langhe through the separate vinification of the prestigious crus of Castiglione Falletto and La Morra. This noble Nebbiolo, \u003cstrong\u003eunfiltered and unfined\u003c\/strong\u003e, preserves the integrity of the terroir thanks to a long maceration on the skins. Ageing in \u003cstrong\u003elarge Slavonian oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e and concrete vats forges its structure, austere and elegant. A profound wine with a formidable \u003cstrong\u003eageing potential\u003c\/strong\u003e, it rewards patience by evolving magnificently for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cascina Fontana","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46221526630571,"sku":"60486","price":67.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-be\/products\/cascina-fontana-barolo-2022","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}