{"product_id":"fontanafredda-barolo-serralunga-dalba-2022","title":"Fontanafredda Barolo Serralunga d'Alba 2022","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFontanafredda Barolo Serralunga d’Alba is a \u003cstrong\u003eorganic red wine\u003c\/strong\u003e of great structure, produced in Piedmont from Nebbiolo grapes. On the nose, it reveals a \u003cstrong\u003efloral bouquet\u003c\/strong\u003e characterised by notes of dried rose and undergrowth, enriched with spicy nuances, aromas of small red fruits and a delicate mentholated touch. On the palate, it is silky and vibrant, supported by \u003cstrong\u003eenergetic tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e that highlight its excellent ageing potential. The sip finishes with a long and persistent aftertaste.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes grow in Serralunga d’Alba, in the heart of the prestigious \u003cstrong\u003eLanghe region\u003c\/strong\u003e. The vineyards are situated on hillsides, between three hundred and four hundred metres above sea level, and are cultivated using the Guyot system. The alternation of \u003cstrong\u003ecalcareous soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, grey marl and sand gives this Barolo remarkable gustatory tension and a well-defined tannic structure. The Fontanafredda winery operates with full respect for the environment through \u003cstrong\u003eorganic farming\u003c\/strong\u003e methods and practices aimed at maximum sustainability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Nebbiolo grapes are hand-harvested at the beginning of October. The \u003cstrong\u003etemperature-controlled fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e takes place in stainless steel vats for fifteen days, with frequent pumping over to ensure optimal polyphenolic extraction. Maturation involves ageing for thirty months in \u003cstrong\u003eoak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, a fundamental step to harmonise the structure and define the sensory profile. The process concludes with a further six months of ageing in \u003cstrong\u003econcrete tanks\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1878, \u003cstrong\u003eFontanafredda\u003c\/strong\u003e represents a true excellence of the Langhe: the prestigious \u003cstrong\u003eBarolo DOCG from Serralunga d’Alba\u003c\/strong\u003e. Produced from hand-harvested Nebbiolo grapes, this fine red wine demonstrates a deep commitment to \u003cstrong\u003eorganic farming\u003c\/strong\u003e and the sustainability of its vast certified estate. The excellence of the 2021 vintage is confirmed by major international awards, including 92 points from Decanter and the Tre Bicchieri from Gambero Rosso, offering a perfect combination of history, respect for the environment, and the unrivalled quality of Piedmont.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fontanafredda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47730291802283,"sku":"62462","price":282.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-hk\/products\/fontanafredda-barolo-serralunga-dalba-2022","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}