FontanafreddaBriccotondo Arneis 2022

Product code: 16488
£17.30 inc VAT
£103.80 / case of 6
Italy
White Wine from
Piedmont, Italy
Country
Country: Italy
Region
Region: Piedmont
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Langhe
Type
Type: White Wine
Winery
Winery: Fontanafredda
Alcohol
Alcohol: 12.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Arneis
Grape: 100% Arneis
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Country
Country: Italy
Region
Region: Piedmont
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Langhe
Type
Type: White Wine
Winery
Winery: Fontanafredda
Alcohol
Alcohol: 12.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Arneis
Grape: 100% Arneis

Product Notes

Fontanafredda Briccotondo Arneis is an exquisite white wine hailing from the Piedmont region of Italy. Crafted by Fontanafredda, an esteemed winery steeped in rich tradition, this wine boasts of an aromatic bouquet featuring wildflowers, pears, and juicy peaches. These delightful flavours blend beautifully on the palate for a full-bodied sensation that scratches at the periphery of sharp, balanced by a refreshing acidity. The finish lingers, softly hinting at almonds and a pleasant minerality. Briccotondo Arneis makes an excellent companion for a variety of dishes, enhancing flavours with its brilliant character. Truly, a wine guaranteed to bring elegance to any table.

Tasting Notes

Arneis is a lovely white grape from Piedmont, recently repopularised and this is a fine example, filled with tropical fruit, honey and ripe pears, enhanced by a strong scent of hawthorn blossom.

About the Winery

Fontanafredda

Fontanafredda winery, majestically nestled in the charming hills of Langhe, Northern Italy, exudes a timeless grandeur that has been capturing the hearts of wine enthusiasts worldwide. Founded in 1858 by Italy's first king, Vittorio Emanuele II, this historic winery is steeped in royal heritage, offering a fascinating window into the region's history and its deep-rooted grape-loving tradition.

Spread over 275 hectares, Fontanafredda boasts of being one of the largest contiguous wine estates in the Langhe. Ascending the throne of excellence, it produces remarkably rich, full-bodied wines following stringent and sustainable vineyard practices. Remarkably, in 2017, the winery was named European Winery of the Year by Wine Enthusiast Magazine, an accolade that brought its distinctive stamp globally.

Fontanafredda unveils a compelling portfolio of world-class wines, including the opulent, firm structured Barolo and the delectable, fruit-forward Barbaresco. Each vintage is a seamless fusion of rich varietal aromas and balanced flavours, luxuriously garbed-in elegant and refined textures. These wines pay homage to the indigenous, Nebbiolo grape, expertly crafting its refined nuances into a veritable feast of the senses.

Aside from being a venerated winemaking address, Fontanafredda is also a gastronome's paradise. Guests are invited to explore the estate's two fine dining restaurants, Guido al Fontanafredda and Ristorantecontavalli, where culinary excellence meets sumptuous wine pairings. Stunning rustic landscapes, an enchanting estate park, idyllic vineyard tours, and the heart-warming hospitality of its team, complete Fontanafredda's harmonious symphony of gilt-edge experiences.

As a beacon of sustainable viticulture, Fontanafredda continuously strives to nurture its ecological footprint. Embracing organic and biodynamic farming practices across the estate has endowed the winery with a sense of responsibility, preserving the fundamental ethos of authenticity and respect for Mother Nature on which it was established.

In conclusion, Fontanafredda winery provides nothing less than a unique, epicurean sojourn. Passionately upholding its royal legacy, richly diverse terroir, and the embodiment of sustainability? This winery undoubtedly offers a captivating journey into the heart and soul of Italian wine-making.

http://www.fontanafredda.it

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