{"product_id":"livia-fontana-barolo-fontanin-2021","title":"Livia Fontana Barolo Fontanin 2021","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLivia Fontana Barolo Fontanin is a still red wine originating from the hills of Piedmont, made entirely from \u003cstrong\u003eNebbiolo\u003c\/strong\u003e grapes. An authentic expression of Barolo, it stands out for its intense colour ranging from deep ruby to warm garnet highlights. The bouquet reveals a complex interplay of macerated violet, balsamic notes, liquorice root and nutmeg. On the palate, it offers a \u003cstrong\u003ebold flavour\u003c\/strong\u003e and an impressive structure, supported by an \u003cstrong\u003eelegant tannin\u003c\/strong\u003e, soft and well-defined, ensuring the wine impeccable balance and a long potential for ageing over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe vineyards are located in the area of \u003cstrong\u003eCastiglione Falletto\u003c\/strong\u003e, at an altitude between three hundred and three hundred and fifty metres. The soil is characterised by the \u003cstrong\u003eMarl of Sant’Agata Fossili\u003c\/strong\u003e enriched with sandy veins, a geological composition that gives the wine extraordinary aromatic finesse. The microclimate and altitude favour optimal ripening of the grapes, ensuring a deep and lasting \u003cstrong\u003etaste persistence\u003c\/strong\u003e. This precise territorial identity is reflected in the glass as a robust, harmonious and extremely well-balanced body.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction begins in mid-October with a rigorous \u003cstrong\u003emanual harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e followed by careful selection of the grapes. After gentle pressing, the must ferments in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature, with maceration lasting about twenty days, aided by pumping over and délestage. Ageing involves slow maturation for a period ranging from thirty to forty months in traditional \u003cstrong\u003eoak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by a period of rest in the cellar. Due to its significant structure, it is ideal paired with \u003cstrong\u003eintensely flavoured dishes\u003c\/strong\u003e such as paccheri with pork ragù, mixed boiled meats with salsa rubra, matured cured meats or entrecôte with black truffle.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Barolo D.O.C.G. Fontanin 2021 by Livia Fontana is an outstanding product from Castiglione Falletto, made from \u003cstrong\u003ehand-picked Nebbiolo grapes\u003c\/strong\u003e. After a meticulous selection on a vibrating table and controlled fermentation, this prestigious red wine is aged for \u003cstrong\u003e30-40 months in traditional oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, maturing in the silence of the underground cellar. A slow rest that forges its impressive structure and elegant tannins, ideal with beef and veal. It boasts 4 Viti Vitae AIS and \u003cstrong\u003e94 points from James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fontana Livia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46419910590635,"sku":"61075","price":47.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/livia-fontana-barolo-fontanin-2021_61075_1_d538c851-c95f-4c71-a9ed-230941076adc.webp?v=1776356550","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-dk\/products\/livia-fontana-barolo-fontanin-2021","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}