Fontanafredda
Nebbiolo d'Alba Marne Brune 2023
| Denomination | Nebbiolo d'Alba DOC |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | Ageing begins in large Slavonian oak barrels for 6-10 months, except for a small portion that matures in terracotta amphorae to enhance the characteristics of the soil and ends in the bottle for at least two months. The wine reaches its peak from the following spring and remains fully enjoyable in constant evolution for the following 5-10 years after the harvest. |
| Year | 2023 |
| Biologic | Sì |
| Product name | Nebbiolo d'Alba Marne Brune 2023 |
| Color | More or less intense ruby red depending on the vintage. |
| Perfume | From a young age this wine presents a wonderful bouquet full of surprises: the silky tannins allow this wine to express all the typical qualities of Nebbiolo. Thanks to its terroir, an exceptional fruity profile with a hint of spice is immediately detectable. |
| Taste | In the mouth, it is deep and soft, as well as spicy and well-balanced, with a vibrant tannin and great persistence on the finish. Throughout its life, the common denominator is and always will be its great pleasantness and the great balance given by the territorial context in which it was born. |
| Pairings | Capable of exalting the typical products of the area where it is born, such as the Alba truffle, this wine is excellent in the company of meat dishes, such as the boiled Piedmontese or the typical Argentine Emapanadas. Ideal with cold meats and medium-aged cheeses, but also with pasta, such as the famous lasagne alla Bolognese. |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Country | Italy |
Description
Still organic red Nebbiolo d'Alba DOC, 14% ABV, produced by Fontanafredda, 2023 vintage. A wine born in the heart of the Langhe, in Serralunga d'Alba, from a winery steeped in love and passion for the region. Fermentation with maceration for 14-15 days at 28 degrees C. Aged in Allier oak barriques for 12 months and then in bottle for 6-7 months. Aromas reminiscent of flower bouquets and wild berries. Ruby red in color, varying in intensity depending on the vintage. It is characterized by its fragrance, announced by its color and reinforced by its personality, which asserts itself on the palate, with a dry and crisp flavor.
Awards
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2023
4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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Perfume
Color
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Serve at:
14 -16 °C.
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
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- 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 Nebbiolo d'Alba Marne Brune 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | Nebbiolo d'Alba DOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Fontanafredda |
| Origin | Alba, Biancardi locus |
| Climate | Altitude: 200-300 m. a.s.l. Exposure: East and South-East. |
| Soil composition | Sant'Agata Marls alternating with sandstones from Diano d'Alba, with the presence of coarse sands and mixed clays. |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 4500 |
| Harvest | First ten days of October |
| Fermentation temperature | 24-28 °C |
| Fermentation | 12 5 days. |
| Wine making | The grapes are fermented in stainless steel tanks, alternating layers of crushed destemmed must (50%) with whole bunches for the remaining 50%, as harvested from the vine, at a controlled temperature (24-28 °C) for an average period of 12 5 days, and then fermentation ends after pressing for a further 4-5 days. |
| Aging | Ageing begins in large Slavonian oak barrels for 6 0 months, except for a small portion that matures in terracotta amphorae to enhance the characteristics of the soil and ends in the bottle for at least two months. The wine reaches its peak from the following spring and remains fully enjoyable in constant evolution for the following 5 0 years after the harvest. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |