{"product_id":"piemonte-grignolino-fontanafredda-2003","title":"Grignolino Piemonte Fontanafredda 2003","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 2003 Denominazione di Origine Controllata red wine from Fontanafredda is crafted exclusively from Grignolino, a traditional Piedmontese grape variety frequently cultivated in areas such as Monferrato and Asti. For this specific release, the grapes are sourced from vineyards located in the municipalities of Vignale Monferrato and Frassinello, before being bottled at 13% alcohol.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFontanafredda boasts 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 for his mistress and eventual wife, Rosa Vercellana. Their son, Emanuele Alberto, later developed the winery and released its first Barolo label in 1878. Today, the characteristic buildings on the property still display the brown and ochre stripes of the House of Savoy, serving as a visible reminder of its royal origins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe estate holds a unique position in the region, as the entire property constitutes its own MGA and monopole-cru. With 120 hectares of vineyards set within a total area of over 300 hectares, it is the largest contiguous winery in Italy. Following a change in ownership in 2008, the modern era of Fontanafredda has been defined by a strong focus on sustainability, eventually making it the largest certified organic winery in Piedmont.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wine originates from Piedmont, a prestigious wine region in northwestern Italy whose name translates to 'at the foot of the mountain'. Surrounded by the Alps and the Apennines, the area is defined by its dramatic, steep hills and a continental climate with cold winters, warm summers, and significant temperature shifts between day and night. The vineyards benefit from soils composed of calcareous marl, sandstone, clay, and sand, while the region's characteristic thick autumn fog protects the grapes and ensures a long, steady ripening period.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fontanafredda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57588366803270,"sku":null,"price":105.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/3478\/1950\/files\/generated-1574_e8b5f19d-5241-44cb-a300-28721dfe1643.jpg?v=1791894154","url":"https:\/\/bottleswithhistory.com\/products\/piemonte-grignolino-fontanafredda-2003","provider":"Bottles With History","version":"1.0","type":"link"}