La Lepre Diano d'Alba Fontanafredda 2001
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La Lepre Diano d'Alba Fontanafredda 2001
La Lepre Diano d'Alba from the 2001 vintage is a red wine created by the historic winery Fontanafredda. The wine is made from the northern Italian grape Dolcetto, which is one of the most typical varieties in Piedmont. The grapes for this particular wine are harvested exclusively from the estate's own single vineyard, Vigna La Lepre.
The wine bears the classification Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC) and comes from Diano d'Alba, an area immediately south of Alba in the province of Cuneo. Diano d'Alba is dedicated to the Dolcetto grape and is known for its 76 officially recognized "Sorì", which are specially selected single vineyards. The climate is characterized by continental influence from the surrounding mountains with warm days and cool nights. The large temperature differences between day and night, combined with soil of limestone, marl, and sandstone with varying clay content, provide optimal conditions for grape growing.
The area is located in the prestigious region of Piedmont in northwestern Italy, which is surrounded by the Alps. The region is famous for its enormous focus on terroir and its dramatic landscape with steep hills that are often shrouded in thick morning fog in the autumn.
Fontanafredda has origins with deep royal roots. The estate was founded in 1858 by Italy's first king, Vittorio Emanuele II, as a gift to his mistress and later wife, Rosa Vercellana. Their son, Count Emanuele Alberto, developed the winery and released the estate's first Barolo label in 1878. The characteristic buildings on the estate still bear the brown and ochre-yellow colors of the House of Savoy royal family.
Today, Fontanafredda is owned by Oscar Farinetti and Luca Baffigo, who have led the estate into a new era with a strong focus on sustainability. The estate is entirely unique, as all of Fontanafredda constitutes its own MGA and monopole-cru. With 120 hectares of vineyards gathered on an estate of more than 300 hectares, it is Italy's largest contiguous vineyard.
The history of the wine
Below, you can delve into the history of this wine — its producer, grape, area, and region.
Piedmont
Piedmont (which literally means "at the foot of the mountain") is located in northwestern Italy, surrounded by the Alps. It is considered one of the world's absolute most prestigious wine regions. The area is known for small, passionate, family-run wineries and a huge focus on terroir (how the soil and microclimate affect the wine).
Classic characteristics of Piedmont:
The royal wines: This is where the world-famous, complex and expensive red wines Barolo and Barbaresco come from (both made from 100% Nebbiolo).
Everyday heroes: In addition to Nebbiolo, the region is famous for the grapes Barbera (juicy, acidic and incredibly popular) and Dolcetto (dark, soft and fruity).
The white and sweet: Piedmont also makes the crisp white wine Gavi and the famous, lightly sparkling dessert bubbles Moscato d'Asti.
The landscape: Dramatic, steep hills – especially in the Langhe sub-area. The hills are often shrouded in thick morning mist in autumn, which protects the grapes and allows for a long, perfect ripening.
Gastronomy: An absolute mecca for food lovers. The area is world famous for the exclusive white truffles from Alba, hazelnuts and rich, simmered dishes that scream with a glass of local red wine.
When this wine was made, the world looked very different. Here are some of the stories that unfolded while this bottle quietly aged in its cellar.
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Storage
Store the bottle horizontally at 12–14°C and avoid direct sunlight, vibrations, and temperature fluctuations.
Opening
Allow the bottle to stand upright for 24–48 hours before opening to allow sediment to settle. Use a professional corkscrew and open carefully.
Enjoyment
Serve at 17–18°C and be patient – there is a great difference in how and how quickly wines open up when they are aerated.
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