Fontanafredda
Scopri Fontanafredda Tasting
Regular price
£52.00
| Region | Piedmont |
|---|---|
| Zone | Barolo e Alta Langa |
| Experience type | Classic Tasting |
| Product type | Red wines, Sparkling wines / Classic Method, White wines |
| Duration | Standard (1.5 - 3 hours) |
| Spoken languages | English, Italian |
| Number of people | Small groups (1-6 pax) |
| Referrer | Monica Tavella |
What's included
- Tasting of 3 wines
- Winery tour
What's not included
- Transport to/from the winery
- Full meals
- Bottle purchase
Description
The Visit to the historic Fontanafredda cellars is much more than a visit to an agricultural estate; it is a journey through time that will take you back to the era of King Victor Emmanuel II and to the moments when the Unification of Italy came to life. The journey begins at the entrance to the estate, flanking the majestic vineyards that seem to welcome you into the ancient village of Fontanafredda, and continues into those cellars where more than 168 years ago Barolo was already being produced. A tasting of the winery's three most representative wines will offer you an overview of the production
Specifications
| Wine tasting list |
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|---|---|
| Vineyard tour | No |
| Cellar tour | Yes |
Calendar & Slots
Opening months
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Operating days
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Departure times
- 10:00 - 17:00
Other information
- Accommodation available
Producer
Producer
Fontanafredda
From this winery
- Start up year: 1878
- Oenologist: Giorgio Lavagna
- Bottles produced: 7.000.000
- Hectares: 120
Fontanafredda is located in the Langhe (Piedmont), in the heart of Barolo production, in Serralunga d'Alba.
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
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
Piedmont
Where we are and how to reach us
How to reach us
ASTI EST exit highway A21, follow signs for ALBA, then follow signs for SERRALUNGA d'ALBA
Address
Via Alba 15, 12050 SERRALUNGA d'ALBA (CN)
Legal conditions
| Advance booking | 3 days |
|---|---|
| Cancellation policy | To be agreed with the winery |
| Voucher validity | 12 months |
| Booking instructions | Contact via email or phone |
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