{"product_id":"barbera-dalba-fontanafredda-1970","title":"Barbera d'Alba Fontanafredda 197","description":"\u003cp\u003eFontanafredda has an origin that reads like a historical drama. Founded in 1858 by King Vittorio Emanuele II, Italy's first king after unification, the estate was a gift to his mistress and later wife, Rosa Vercellana, known as 'Bella Rosin'. Their son, Emanuele Alberto, Count of Mirafiore, further developed the winery and released the property's first Barolo label with the 1878 vintage. The characteristic buildings, with their brown and ochre stripes, proudly display the Savoy colors as a visible reminder of this royal heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe estate holds a unique position in the area, as the entire Fontanafredda property constitutes its own MGA and monopole-cru. This is a rare status in an appellation where most crus are divided among multiple owners. With 120 hectares of vineyards set within a massive 300-hectare contiguous estate, it is the largest of its kind in Italy. Following ownership by the Monte dei Paschi di Siena bank from 1931, the estate was acquired in 2008 by Oscar Farinetti and Luca Baffigo, who ushered in a new era focused on sustainability, making it Piedmont's largest certified organic winery from 2018 onwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine originates from the Barbera d'Alba Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC), a classic winemaking area situated around Alba and the Langhe. It is located in the prestigious Piedmont region of northwestern Italy, an area framed by the Alps and celebrated for its deep focus on terroir. The dramatic, steep hills of the Langhe are often blanketed in thick autumn morning fog, which protects the vineyards and provides optimal ripening conditions. Piedmont is also a renowned gastronomic center, famous for its white Alba truffles and hazelnuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduced from the Italian Barbera grape, which is widely cultivated in Piedmont as well as in California, this red wine reflects the serious winemaking traditions of the Langhe. The 197 vintage was vinified and bottled directly within the production zone at the historic Fontanafredda cellars in Serralunga d'Alba, presented in a 750ml format at 12% alcohol.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fontanafredda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57403679441222,"sku":null,"price":135.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/3478\/1950\/files\/generated-1261_6aefe895-eb48-4c16-9297-117100b38523.jpg?v=1789729730","url":"https:\/\/bottleswithhistory.nl\/en\/products\/barbera-dalba-fontanafredda-198","provider":"Bottles With History","version":"1.0","type":"link"}