Fontanafredda Barbera d'Alba 750ml/Red

This winery began when the son of Vittorio Emanuele II, the first king after the unification of Italy, cleared the hunting land he inherited and planted Nebbiolo, the grape that produces the royal wines Barolo and Barbaresco. The property is 100 hectares, of which approximately 70 hectares are vineyards, with more than half planted to Nebbiolo. (The average field area per cultivation farm in the Barolo area is less than 1 hectare) The history of Fontanafredda (hereinafter referred to as FF), which is the leader in the most traditional Barolo production and produces about 15% of all Barolo. It is no exaggeration to say that it overlaps with the history of Barolo. Now, more than 100 years after its establishment, FF is facing a time of change. In 1999, we invited young winemaker Danilo Drocco. In 2002, we released the new Tenimenti Fontanafredda series as a top brand. Mr. Drocco has inherited the tradition and continues to make wine that respects the natural climate of the fields and wineries that have existed since ancient times, while introducing winemaking methods based on modern technology, scientific verification, and knowledge.

■Stock density

By increasing the number of vines planted per hectare, we increase competition and produce more concentrated and powerful fruit.

■Use of large barrels and small barrels (barriques)

Depending on the potential of the grapes, we choose the best method for aging, such as old-fashioned aging in large barrels or aging in small barrels (barriques).

We are able to make these changes because we have large areas of land, financial resources, and above all, human resources who can effectively utilize them. As a result, FF is now establishing itself as a "modern traditionalist" both in Italy and abroad. This can be said to be proof that FF has been recognized as an excellent producer who can fuse traditional Piedmont wine with a long history and modern taste wine with new charm.