{"product_id":"dolcetto-fontanafredda-1976","title":"Langhe Fontanafredda 1976","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 1976 red wine is a Dolcetto from the Langhe area in Piedmont, northwestern Italy. Produced by Cantine Fontanafredda, it was released under the Vino da Tavola delle Langhe classification. Dolcetto is a classic Northern Italian grape variety deeply rooted in the viticultural traditions of Piedmont, where it is frequently cultivated alongside other local varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePiedmont, which literally translates to \"at the foot of the mountain,\" is bordered by the Alps and stands as one of the world's most prestigious wine regions. The landscape is defined by dramatic, steep hills that are often enveloped in thick autumn fog, a characteristic that protects the vineyards and ensures a steady ripening period for the grapes. Within this region lies Langhe, a prominent area centered around Alba that serves as an umbrella for many of Piedmont's renowned wines. The terroir-driven approach of the region highlights the profound influence of soil and microclimate on the vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFontanafredda boasts an origin story akin to a historical drama. The estate was founded in 1858 by King Vittorio Emanuele II, Italy's first king after the unification, as a gift for his mistress and eventual wife, Rosa Vercellana, known as 'Bella Rosin'. Their son, Emanuele Alberto, Count of Mirafiore, further developed the winery and released the estate's first Barolo label with the 1878 vintage. The winery's distinctive buildings, adorned with brown and ochre stripes, proudly display the Savoy colors as a visible reminder of its royal heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe estate holds a unique status, as the entire Fontanafredda property constitutes its own MGA and monopole-cru. With 120 hectares of vineyards set within a total property of over 300 hectares, it is the largest contiguous wine estate in Italy, where this wine was both vinified and bottled. After being sold to the Monte dei Paschi di Siena bank in 1931, the estate entered a new era in 2008 under the ownership of Oscar Farinetti and Luca Baffigo. This modern leadership has placed a strong emphasis on sustainability, making Fontanafredda the largest certified organic winery in Piedmont starting with the 2018 vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fontanafredda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57237625045318,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/3478\/1950\/files\/generated-888_1b9827c2-ba0a-47dd-91e0-bf7b6a54175d.jpg?v=1788258064","url":"https:\/\/bottleswithhistory.nl\/en\/products\/dolcetto-fontanafredda-1976","provider":"Bottles With History","version":"1.0","type":"link"}