Fontanafredda
Barolo Vigna La Rosa 2006
| Denomination | Barolo DOCG |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | Starts in Allier oak barriques for about 12 months and finishes in Allier barrels of 2 - 3 thousand litres for a further year. The stay in medium-small barrels allows further refinement of the tannins without increasing the boisè sensation and to obtain the right balance between the scent of the grape and that of the wood. |
| Year | 2006 |
| Product name | Barolo Vigna La Rosa 2006 |
| Color | Intense garnet red, with brick red reflections and, with time, just a hint of orange. |
| Perfume | The bouquet is clean and intense, with typical hints of vanilla, spices, dried roses and underbrush. |
| Taste | The flavour is warm, soft, full, velvety and harmonious, long lasting. |
| Pairings | The ideal approach to red meat, important, and cheeses of medium or long aging, but can also accompany the pleasant conversation of a meal. |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Country | Italy |
| Other years | 2013 , 2015 , 2020 |
Description
Still red Barolo DOCG, produced by Fontanafredda, a historic Piedmontese brand. 2006 vintage, 0.75L bottle, 14% ABV. A Barolo that embodies the tradition of the Langhe, carefully aged to enhance the characteristics of Nebbiolo. Fermentation is traditional, in stainless steel vats with floating caps, lasting a medium-long period (12-15 days) at a controlled temperature (30-31°C). The must then rests on the skins for an additional 15 days. Aged in Allier oak barriques for approximately 12 months and finished in 2-3,000-liter Allier barrels for another year. The aroma is clean and intense, with typical hints of vanilla, spices, dried roses, and undergrowth. A deep garnet red color with brick red highlights and, with age, a hint of orange. The flavor is warm, soft, full-bodied, velvety, and harmonious, with a long, persistent finish. An ideal wine to accompany important dishes, such as red meats and mature cheeses.
Details
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C.
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
2 hours
Pairings
- Start up year: 1878
- Oenologist: Giorgio Lavagna
- Bottles produced: 7.000.000
- Hectares: 120
Like all beautiful things, Fontanafredda originates from a love story between the first King of Italy, Vittorio Emanuele II, and Rosa Vercellana.
Producers of Barolo and sumptuous wines of the Langhe, it was the scene of many firsts: they were the first Barolo to go overseas, the first to produce the first Classic Method in 1959, which was to be the forerunner of Alta Langa.
The founding principle of the winery is the concept of community.
Since 2018, Fontanafredda has been cultivating 120 organically certified hectares that are the setting for Italy's first Storytelling Village ('Villaggio Narrante'), which is still home to 12 families of workers who make the village an authentic village, alive and productive.
Fontanafredda is also hospitality, a meeting place where everyone is welcome thanks to its 4-star hospitality.
Today, the company preserves intact the testimonies of its noble past - the hunting lodge, the village, the extensive cellars, the vineyards - but continues to renew itself and experiment, perfecting what nature and history have handed down. For this reason, in the Langhe, where vines and wine bind generations to each other and shape the landscape, Fontanafredda is an essential reference point. The expression of a wine culture that comes from the earth, from the vineyard, and is refined through the work and creativity of people.
In 2021, the Alta Langa DOCG Contessa Rosa Rosé 2014 was named 'Best Sparkling Wine in the World' according to Tastingbook 2021.
In 2022 the BAROLO SERRALUNGA 2018 entered the TOP100 of WINE SPECTATOR in 78th place. Read more
| Name | Fontanafredda Barolo Vigna La Rosa 2006 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Barolo DOCG |
| Vintage | 2006 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Fontanafredda |
| Origin | La Rosa" vineyard, commune of Serralunga d'Alba. Situated in a medium hillside position (250-300m asl) with south and south-west exposure |
| Climate | Temperate. Altitude: 250-310 m. a.s.l. |
| Soil composition | Soil of Miocene-Helvetian origin, rich in calcareous marl and clay, with plenty of quartz sand and good permeability. |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 4200 |
| Yield per hectare | 48 hl |
| Wine making | Fermentation is traditional. It takes place in stainless steel vats with a floating cap, over a medium-long period (12 5 days) at a controlled temperature (30-31 °C). This is followed by residence of the must on the skins for a further 15 days. |
| Aging | Starts in Allier oak barriques for about 12 months and finishes in Allier barrels of 2 - 3 thousand litres for a further year. The stay in medium-small barrels allows further refinement of the tannins without increasing the boisè sensation and to obtain the right balance between the scent of the grape and that of the wood. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |