Fontanafredda Serralunga d Alba Barolo DOCG 2018 Red Wine

Fontanafredda Serralunga d Alba Barolo DOCG 2018

Piedmont, Italy

#78 on Wine Spectator’s Top 100 of 2022

92 Wine Spectator:

"This is a lovely expression of cherry, rose and mineral flavors, with freshness and purity. Shows a solid underpinning of dense yet refined tannins. Long finish. Best from 2025."

93 pts. Wine Enthusiast:

"Aromas of eucalyptus join ripe red berry, rose, new leather and dark spice. Elegantly structured, the focused, taut palate exhibits crushed raspberry, star anise and menthol alongside firm, fine-grained tannins. Fresh acidity keeps it vibrant and balanced. Drink 2025-2033."

92 James Suckling:

"A tinge of orange to the cherry color of this. Slightly musty, but pleasant aromas of dried cherries and raspberries with hints of leather and dust, as well as dried flowers. Medium-to full-bodied with a good core of fruit and fine tannin and plenty of acidity. Long, bright finish."

FROM THE WINERY

Harvest: First-second weeks of October

System: guyot, 4.000 plants/ha 

South, South-west Vineyard Orientation 

Nebbiolo Variety: Lampia

Clone: 142, 36, 230

Rootstocks: 420A, Kober, SO4

Soil with a high content of limestone and grey marl alternating with sand

Alc. 14 % 

TECHNICAL NOTES

Vinification: the fermentation is traditional: medium-long (15 days) in stainless steel vats with a floating cap at a controlled temperature (27-28 °C). The must then stays in contact with the skins for further 15 days to optimize the extraction of the polyphenolic substances and help start the subsequent malolactic fermentation.

Ageing: after 24 months in oak barrels and 12 months in concrete tanks the wine is ready to be bottled. A wine capable of expressing its qualitative characteristics right away, with the ability to last over time, even for 25/30 years.

TASTING NOTES

The colour is garnet-red with ruby highlights that take on a slightly orange tone over time. It has a clear-cut, intense nose with sweet sensations of spices and hints of dried rose and sous bois. The taste is soft, full, velvety, harmonic and vibrant.

PAIRINGS

The Barolo par excellence goes well with important dishes, such as traditional Piedmontese meat main courses and medium-long-aged cheeses. But not only that, if we explore the possibilities of world food and wine we can range in original combinations: from the French boeuf bourguignonne up to Asia with Nasi Goreng, passing through Canada and its smoked meat from Montréal. If you like, it can also accompany the conversation at the end of the meal or a "special" toast!