FontanafreddaEbbio Langhe Nebbiolo DOC 2020

Product code: 10038
£24.15 inc VAT
£144.90 / case of 6
Italy
Red Wine from
Piedmont, Italy
Country
Country: Italy
Region
Region: Piedmont
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Langhe
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Fontanafredda
Alcohol
Alcohol: 13.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Nebbiolo
Grape: 100% Nebbiolo
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Country
Country: Italy
Region
Region: Piedmont
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Langhe
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Fontanafredda
Alcohol
Alcohol: 13.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Nebbiolo
Grape: 100% Nebbiolo

Product Notes

Fontanafredda Ebbio Langhe Nebbiolo DOC is an elegant Italian red from Piedmont, Italy. This ruby-red wine carries aromatic notes of rose petals and raspberries, fused with intriguing hints of spice. On the palate, it's beautifully well-balanced with pronounced and mature tannins, transcending into a long-lasting, dry finish. It pairs perfectly with hearty meat dishes and strong cheeses - an ideal choice for elevating any dining experience. Fontanafredda, the renowned winery, crafts this masterpiece with Nebbiolo grapes, ensuring a rich and robust flavour profile that is typical of Langhe Nebbiolo DOC wines. A decidedly sophisticated choice for any wine collectors or enthusiasts.

Tasting Notes

Nebbiolo, Piedmont's royal grape, from the Langhe, dizzyingly fragrant with dried roses and dried geraniums, followed by a soft, full-bodied mouthful of red fruit.

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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