{"product_id":"asti-fontanafredda","title":"Asti Fontanafredda","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Asti Fontanafredda is a sparkling wine produced in the prestigious Piedmont region of northwestern Italy. The Fontanafredda estate boasts a history rooted in Italian royalty. Founded in 1858 by King Vittorio Emanuele II, Italy's first king after the unification, the property was originally a gift to his mistress and later wife, Rosa Vercellana, affectionately known as 'Bella Rosin'. Their son, Emanuele Alberto, Count of Mirafiore, further developed the estate and released the property's first Barolo label with the 1878 vintage. Today, the winery's characteristic buildings, adorned with brown and ochre stripes, proudly display the Savoy colors as a visible reminder of its royal heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 1931, the estate was sold to the Monte dei Paschi di Siena bank, and since 2008, it has been owned by Oscar Farinetti, the founder of the Eataly empire, alongside Luca Baffigo. Under this modern ownership, Fontanafredda has entered a new era with a strong emphasis on sustainability, becoming the largest certified organic winery in Piedmont starting from the 2018 vintage. The estate holds a unique position, as the entire Fontanafredda property constitutes its own MGA and monopole-cru, a rare status in an appellation where most crus are divided among multiple owners. With 120 hectares of vineyards set within a total property of over 300 hectares, it stands as Italy's largest contiguous winery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine is crafted entirely from Moscato, a grape variety frequently cultivated in Piedmont as well as in California. The grapes are grown in Asti, a central wine area within Piedmont renowned for its sparkling wine production. The region's landscape is defined by dramatic, steep hills that are often enveloped in thick morning fog during the autumn months, a characteristic feature that protects the vineyards and influences the local terroir. The wine holds the Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (DOCG) classification, representing the highest tier of Italian wine designation, and is bottled at 7.5% alcohol by volume.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fontanafredda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57670824231238,"sku":null,"price":90.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/3478\/1950\/files\/generated-1707_407b20a2-7201-4a1c-bf03-a9694dfb9564.jpg?v=1792586240","url":"https:\/\/bottleswithhistory.com\/products\/asti-fontanafredda","provider":"Bottles With History","version":"1.0","type":"link"}