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Fontanafredda Barolo DOCG opens with aromas of roses, tar and rosemary, which lead to a powerful palate showing succulent dried red fruits, liquorice, cocoa, wild herbs and balanced dry tannins.
Barolo, known as the 'King of Wines' is is made from the Nebbiolo grape grown in the Piedmont region of Italy. It's powerful and intense, and is aged in oak for over 2 years developing depth, structure and smoothness whilst adding elements of chocolate and peppery spices to the palate.
About
Made with the Nebbiolo grape variety known for its cherry, truffle, wild herb and dried fruit characters. This wine can be aged for decades and benefits from a few hours in the decanter before serving.
Viticulture: Growing locations: Eleven villages south of Alba. Vineyard features: Located mid- and high-hillside (300-400 m a.s.l) with various exposures (except for the north), they are planted on soil of Miocene-Helvetian and Tortonian origin, which is characteristically packed with limestone and marl.
Winemaking: The fermentation is traditional, carried out for an average of 8-10 days in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature (30-31°C) with a floating cap and frequent pumping over of the must. The must is then left on the skins for several days to optimise the extraction of the polyphenolic substances and to help the malolactic fermentation get underway. Ageing: at least two years in large casks made of oak (from Slovenia and mid-France), followed by no less then twelve months in the bottle.
Ideal with...
Ideal with rich red meats and with medium or mature cheeses it is perfect as an after dinner wine.
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