{"product_id":"barolo-fontanafredda-1970","title":"Barolo Fontanafredda 1970","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 1970 Barolo from Fontanafredda originates from one of Piedmont's most prestigious wine areas, located in the dramatic, steep hills of the Langhe southwest of Alba. The region is deeply tied to Nebbiolo, an Italian top grape known for yielding elegant wines with great structure, predominantly cultivated in Barolo, Barbaresco, and the wider Piedmont region. The 1970 vintage achieved a score of 85 points and is described as mature and classic. The local terroir plays a crucial role in shaping the harvest, as the hills are often enveloped in thick autumn morning fog, protecting the grapes and ensuring a long, perfect ripening period before the wine is classified under the Denominazione d'Origine Controllata.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFontanafredda boasts an origin story resembling a historical drama. The estate was founded in 1858 by King Vittorio Emanuele II, Italy's first king after unification, as a gift to his mistress and later wife, Rosa Vercellana, affectionately known as 'Bella Rosin'. Their son, Emanuele Alberto, Count of Mirafiore, officially established the winery and released the first Barolo label from the property with the 1878 vintage. The estate's characteristic buildings, adorned with brown and ochre stripes, proudly display the Savoy colors as a visible reminder of its royal heritage, while the beautiful Villa Reale, formerly the king's hunting lodge, remains at the center of the property's large park.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe estate holds a unique status within the Barolo appellation, as the entire Fontanafredda property constitutes its own MGA and monopole cru—an exceptional rarity in an area where most crus are divided among numerous owners. The 120 hectares of vineyards are part of a larger estate exceeding 300 hectares, making it Italy's largest contiguous winery. This specific wine was bottled by the producer at the origin in their cellars in Serralunga d'Alba, where immense facilities house hundreds of Slavonian oak barrels used in the traditional production process. At the time of this vintage, the estate was owned by the Monte dei Paschi di Siena bank, which acquired it in 1931, long before its modern transition into Piedmont's largest certified organic winery under the ownership of Oscar Farinetti and Luca Baffigo.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fontanafredda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57398148661574,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/3478\/1950\/files\/generated-1242_5fd56e7c-0037-4d41-a861-d567163a29a4.jpg?v=1789639970","url":"https:\/\/bottleswithhistory.nl\/en\/products\/barolo-fontanafredda-1970","provider":"Bottles With History","version":"1.0","type":"link"}