{"product_id":"barolo-fontanafredda-1980","title":"Barolo Fontanafredda 1979","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 1979 Barolo Fontanafredda originates from an estate with a history resembling a historical drama. Founded in 1858 by King Vittorio Emanuele II, Italy's first king after the unification, the property was a gift to his mistress and later wife, Rosa Vercellana, known as 'Bella Rosin'. Their son, Emanuele Alberto, Count of Mirafiore, developed the winery and released the first Barolo label from the estate with the 1878 vintage. Today, the characteristic buildings with their brown and ochre stripes continue to bear the Savoy colors as a visible reminder of the house's royal origins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe estate holds a unique status in the Barolo appellation. The entire Fontanafredda property constitutes its own MGA and monopole-cru, a rarity in an area where most crus are divided among multiple owners. With 120 hectares of vineyards within a total estate of over 300 hectares, it is Italy's largest contiguous vineyard. After being sold to the Monte dei Paschi di Siena bank in 1931, the house entered a new era in 2008 under the ownership of Oscar Farinetti and Luca Baffigo. This modern ownership has brought a strong emphasis on sustainability, making Fontanafredda the largest certified organic winery in Piedmont starting from the 2018 vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLocated in the Langhe hills southwest of Alba, Barolo is one of the most prestigious wine areas in the Piedmont region of northwestern Italy. Piedmont, literally meaning \"at the foot of the mountain,\" is surrounded by the Alps and is renowned for its dramatic, steep hills often enveloped in thick autumn morning fog, which protects the grapes and ensures a long, perfect ripening period. The 1979 vintage in this area achieved a score of 89 points and is described as soft and charming. This classic Italian red wine is made exclusively from Nebbiolo, a top grape known for producing elegant wines with great structure, deeply tied to the Barolo and Barbaresco areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe production of this Denominazione di Origine Controllata wine involves careful vinification in the cellars of Fontanafredda in Serralunga d'Alba. Fermentation takes place with destemmed pomace and lasts between 15 to 20 days in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging in Slavonian oak barrels for at least two years, complemented by a minimum of one year of maturation in the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fontanafredda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57416815411526,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/3478\/1950\/files\/generated-1323_581bdb3f-73f3-4496-bfab-77d2889de58b.jpg?v=1789993839","url":"https:\/\/bottleswithhistory.com\/products\/barolo-fontanafredda-1980","provider":"Bottles With History","version":"1.0","type":"link"}