{"product_id":"barolo-paiagallo-fontanafredda-1997","title":"La Villa Barolo Fontanafredda 1997","description":"\u003cp\u003eLa Villa Barolo Fontanafredda 1997 is a classic Italian red wine from the prestigious Barolo area in Piemonte. Produced under the Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (DOCG) classification, this wine is made exclusively from the Nebbiolo grape, specifically the Lampia clone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePiemonte, meaning \"at the foot of the mountain,\" is located in northwestern Italy and is surrounded by the Alps. It is widely regarded as one of the world's most prestigious wine regions, known for its dramatic, steep hills, particularly in the Langhe sub-region. These hills are often enveloped in thick autumn fog, which protects the grapes and ensures a long, perfect ripening period. Barolo, situated southwest of Alba, is deeply connected to the Nebbiolo grape and is celebrated as one of Italy's great classic red wines. The 1997 vintage in this area achieved a score of 88 points and is characterized as soft and mature. The region is also famous for its strong focus on terroir, as well as its culinary heritage, including Alba white truffles and hazelnuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes for this specific wine are sourced from the La Villa vineyard, located in the Paiagallo sub-region. The vineyard covers an area of 3.19 hectares and is situated at an altitude of 320 to 370 meters above sea level. The vines here were planted in 1977, and the wine was bottled by Fontanafredda in the commune of Serralunga d'Alba.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFontanafredda has a history rooted in Italian royalty. The estate was founded in 1858 by King Vittorio Emanuele II, Italy's first king after the unification, as 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. The estate's characteristic buildings, featuring brown and ochre stripes, carry on the Savoy colors as a visible reminder of its royal origins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 1931, the house was sold to the Monte dei Paschi di Siena bank, and since 2008, it has been owned by Oscar Farinetti and 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 Piemonte starting with the 2018 vintage. The 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. The 120 hectares of vineyards are part of a larger estate of over 300 hectares, making it Italy's largest contiguous winery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fontanafredda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57398361620806,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/3478\/1950\/files\/generated-1249_a1388002-fece-46db-94f4-c98b06e77f5c.jpg?v=1789641053","url":"https:\/\/bottleswithhistory.com\/products\/barolo-paiagallo-fontanafredda-1997","provider":"Bottles With History","version":"1.0","type":"link"}