{"product_id":"barbera-dalba-fontanafredda-1973","title":"Barbera Alba Fontanafredda 1973","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 1973 red wine is a Barbera d'Alba Denominazione d'Origine Controllata, produced by the historic Fontanafredda estate. The wine is made from Barbera, a classic Italian grape variety that is predominantly cultivated in the Piedmont region, as well as in California. The wine originates from Alba, located within Piedmont in northwestern Italy. Piedmont, which translates to \"at the foot of the mountain,\" is surrounded by the Alps and is widely regarded as one of the world's most prestigious wine regions. The landscape is characterized by dramatic, steep hills, particularly in the Langhe subregion, where autumn morning fog often blankets the vineyards to protect the grapes and ensure a long ripening period.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFontanafredda boasts a remarkable history that traces back to its royal origins. 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, affectionately known as 'Bella Rosin'. Their son, Emanuele Alberto, Count of Mirafiore, further developed the winery and released the estate's first Barolo label from the 1878 vintage. The characteristic estate buildings still bear the brown and ochre stripes of the Savoy colors, serving as a visible reminder of this royal heritage. Today, the entire Fontanafredda estate constitutes its own MGA and monopole-cru, a unique status in an area where most crus are divided among multiple owners. With 120 hectares of vineyards set within a larger property of over 300 hectares, it stands as Italy's largest contiguous winery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter 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 ownership has placed a strong emphasis on sustainability, making Fontanafredda the largest certified organic winery in Piedmont starting from the 2018 vintage. The 1973 Barbera d'Alba was bottled directly by the producer at the origin. It is presented in a 720 ml bottle with an alcohol content of 12.5 percent.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fontanafredda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57588363198790,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/3478\/1950\/files\/generated-1571_93669122-6acc-44ad-8092-09edc5c8e176.jpg?v=1791893572","url":"https:\/\/bottleswithhistory.com\/products\/barbera-dalba-fontanafredda-1973","provider":"Bottles With History","version":"1.0","type":"link"}