FontanafreddaBriccotondo Dolcetto 2022

Product code: 19373
£15.35 inc VAT
£92.10 / case of 6
Country
Country: Italy
Region
Region: Piedmont
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Langhe
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Alcohol
Alcohol: 13%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Dolcetto
Grape: 100% Dolcetto
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Country
Country: Italy
Region
Region: Piedmont
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Langhe
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Alcohol
Alcohol: 13%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Dolcetto
Grape: 100% Dolcetto

Product Notes

Indulge your senses in the Fontanafredda Briccotondo Dolcetto, an enchanting Italian red wine bursting with character. Hailing from the esteemed Piedmont region, this wine is mostly savoured for its robust dark fruit flavours and satisfyingly dry finish. The bouquet starts with indulgent dark cherry scents, mingling perfectly with hints of liquorice and spices. On the palate, it's medium-bodied with a velvety texture and pronounced tannins. Bursting with plum, blackberry, and juicy red cherry sensations, it concludes with a lingering, liquorice-tinged aftertaste. This is an elegantly structured, expressive wine, perfect for pairing with many Italian dishes. To put it simply, every sip is a delightful experience.

Tasting Notes

Charming wine made from Piedmont's third red grape (after more prestigious and expensive, Nebbiolo and Barbera), this is packed with dark fruit and headily perfumed with almonds and spice.

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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