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Fontanafredda 2007 Serralunga d'Alba Nebbiolo (Barolo)
- Cellar Selection
- $45
Thanks to new ownership and recent dynamic changes, the historic Fontanafredda estate is poised to bring us many beautiful surprises in the future. This gorgeous Nebbiolo from the opulent 2007 vintage delivers delicate floral aromas of red rose and violet in front of espresso, chocolate, cola and black cherry. Drink after 2018.
— M.L.
(9/1/2011)
Fontanafredda 2007 La Rosa Nebbiolo (Barolo)
- $115
Barolo La Rosa delivers bold, dark concentration with sweet spice tones of almond paste and vanilla cream backed by sharply focused aromas of red berry, cassis, plum and mocha. In the mouth, this beautiful Nebbiolo boasts a linear but long-lasting feel.
— M.L.
(9/1/2011)
Fontanafredda 2007 Papagena Barbera (Barbera d'Alba Superiore)
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This is a soft and succulent Barbera d’Alba with soft oak notes followed by bright fruit, black cherry and red currants. There’s crisp, acidic fruit here followed by the softness and finesse supplied by the supple oak element.
— M.L.
(9/1/2010)
Fontanafredda 2004 Vigna la Rosa Nebbiolo (Barolo)
- $122
Vigna La Rosa is always among Fontanafredda’s best performing wines and this vintage will appeal to those who enjoy a riper, fuller style of Barolo. There are mature aromas of blackberry and raspberry backed by meaty tones of mesquite, smoke, cola, charcoal and powdery mocha. There’s density and roundness here with velvety, plush tannins.
— M.L.
(4/1/2009)
Fontanafredda 2004 Paiagallo Vigna la Villa Nebbiolo (Barolo)
- $122
Planted in 1977, these historic vineyards produce a meaty and intense wine with deep tones of black fruit and an austere, brooding personality. Thick flavors of plum, black cherry, roasted almond, licorice and Christmas spice glide over the palate. It’s a chewy, succulent wine with a long cola-like finish.
— M.L.
(4/1/2009)
Fontanafredda 2004 Moncucco Moscato (Moscato d'Asti)
- $23
You’ll love the dried sage and chamomile tea aromatics with the peach cream texture of this golden hued semi-sparkler. The back offers tingling acidity that is perfect for cutting through cream-based desserts. Imported by Wine Wave.
— M.L.
(12/15/2005)
Fontanafredda 1998 La Rosa Nebbiolo (Piedmont)
- $68
The huge, 240-acre estate of Fontanafredda has suddenly won a new lease on life after lying almost dormant for several years. This is the second vintage produced under new management, and the style is open and accessible, but still powerful. There is pure ripe fruit on the nose, flavors of black figs and wild strawberries and dry tannins, which still do not…
— R.V.
(11/15/2002)
Fontanafredda 1998 Lazzarito Nebbiolo (Piedmont)
- $68
There is power in this wine, with its tarry black-fruit aromas. Rich and dark, with solid, dry tannins, there are still generous fruit flavors that will make it accessible over the next five years.
— R.V.
(11/15/2002)
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