In the glass
What it pairs with
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Brasato al Barolo
Braised beef matches the wine's structure and tannin. -
Tajarin with white truffle
Truffle resonates with the wine's savoury core. -
Aged Castelmagno
Salt sharpens the red-fruit lift.
How to serve Fontanafredda Barolo Serralunga d'Alba
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Brasato al Barolo, Tajarin with white truffle, Aged Castelmagno. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Born in 1858 from the estate of King Vittorio Emanuele II, Fontanafredda makes its village Barolo from organically farmed Serralunga vineyards.
- 1858 — Fontanafredda founded in Serralunga d'Alba
Facts
- Producer
- Fontanafredda
- Grapes
- Nebbiolo (100%)
- Classification
- Barolo DOCG
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 30 to 55 at retail
- Drinking window
- 8 to 25 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1858
Frequently asked about Fontanafredda Barolo Serralunga d'Alba
What does Fontanafredda Barolo Serralunga d'Alba taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. The classic village Barolo from the largest contiguous estate in the Langhe, blending organically farmed Serralunga fruit into a traditional, fairly priced Nebbiolo.
When should I drink Fontanafredda Barolo Serralunga d'Alba?
Drink 8 to 25 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Fontanafredda Barolo Serralunga d'Alba?
Brasato al Barolo is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Tajarin with white truffle and Aged Castelmagno. Braised beef matches the wine's structure and tannin.
What grapes are in Fontanafredda Barolo Serralunga d'Alba?
The blend is Nebbiolo (100%). The wine is classified as Barolo DOCG.