Fontanafredda
Alta Langa Riserva 72 Mesi Blanc de Noirs Pas Dose Vigna Gatinera 2018
| Denomination | Alta Langa DOCG |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Aging | In May, the wine undergoes a second fermentation, in the bottle, followed by maturation on the lees in the cool, dark and protected environment of the cellars, in accordance with the strictest rules of the Metodo Classico sparkling wine. |
| Year | 2018 |
| Biologic | Sì |
| Product name | Alta Langa Riserva 72 Mesi Blanc de Noirs Pas Dose Vigna Gatinera 2018 |
| Color | Golden blond with green reflections. |
| Perfume | Aromas of great intensity and complexity, predominantly reminiscent of white-fleshed fruit such as peach and pear, toasted nuts and fresh bread. |
| Taste | In the mouth, one senses the great structure typical of pinot noir that combines well with the sweetness of the foam and the freshness of the acidity. The aftertaste is long and persistent with savoury and spicy sensations. |
| Pairings | Wonderful aperitif, but above-all – on account of its undisputed personality – an excellent, classy match for all dishes. |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Country | Italy |
Description
Alta Langa DOCG classic method sparkling wine, produced by Fontanafredda, 12% ABV, 100% Pinot Noir. 2018 vintage, 0.75L bottle. A Blanc de Noirs born from the passion and history of Fontanafredda, a winery founded in 1878 in the heart of the Langhe. After 72 months on the lees, this Alta Langa Riserva expresses all the complexity of Pinot Noir. The intense and complex aromas are predominantly reminiscent of white-fleshed fruits such as peach and pear, toasted nuts, and fresh bread. The perlage is very fine and persistent. On the palate, the great structure typical of Pinot Noir is evident, which combines beautifully with the sweetness of the foam and the freshness of the acidity. The aftertaste is long and persistent, with savory and spicy notes.
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Serve at:
08 - 10 °C.
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
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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 Alta Langa Riserva 72 Mesi Blanc de Noirs Pas Dose Vigna Gatinera 2018 |
|---|---|
| Type | White green classic method sparkling wine pas dosé |
| Denomination | Alta Langa DOCG |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Fontanafredda |
| Origin | Serralunga d'Alba |
| Climate | Altitude: 400-600 m. a.s.l. Hillside with eastern exposure. |
| Soil composition | Soil consisting of white clay interspersed with layers of calcareous sands. |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 4300 |
| Harvest | Late August, early September |
| Wine making | The grapes, harvested in 20 kg crates, are poured directly into the press for a soft, gentle pressing. The must obtained is put into temperature-controlled tanks for static decantation. The clear must at this point is divided into two aliquots. One part undergoes fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a low temperature (18-20 °C). The other part is put into barriques where it ferments in underground cellars at a maximum temperature of 20 degrees. The wine at the end of fermentation in barriques is kept in contact with the fine lees until spring. At this point, the cuvée is made by combining the wines from the two fermentations. |
| Aging | In May, the wine undergoes a second fermentation, in the bottle, followed by maturation on the lees in the cool, dark and protected environment of the cellars, in accordance with the strictest rules of the Metodo Classico sparkling wine. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |