# Barolo Serralunga d'Alba (2020)

- **Producer:** Fontanafredda
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Nebbiolo
- **Region:** Piemonte, Italy
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.5%
- **Average price:** €50
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 17–20 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** red plum, black cherry, rose, violet, vanilla, cedar, cloves, dried fruit, tobacco, tar, earth, leather

## About this wine

The Fontanafredda Barolo Serralunga d'Alba 2020 is a 100% Nebbiolo from the renowned Piedmont region, specifically the Serralunga d'Alba commune. The Fontanafredda estate, established in 1858 by King Vittorio Emanuele II, is a historic landmark in the Langhe. This wine represents the classic expression of the Serralunga d'Alba terroir, known for its structured and age-worthy wines. The 2020 vintage is characterized by a serene growing season, yielding wines with notable acidity and firm tannins.

## Interesting facts

- Founded by a King for his mistress.
- Serralunga d'Alba is one of the most prestigious crus for Barolo.
- Fontanafredda is committed to organic farming.
- The estate spans 120 hectares of vineyards.

## Food pairing

The wine's firm tannins and medium+ body are well-suited to rich protein dishes, where they can soften and integrate with the meat's fat and protein. The wine's inherent savory notes and potential for earthy undertones complement dishes featuring mushrooms, truffles, and aged cheeses.

## Wine making process

The Fontanafredda Barolo Serralunga d'Alba 2020 is produced from 100% Nebbiolo grapes. Hand-harvested in early October, the grapes undergo fermentation in stainless steel tanks with a floating cap for about 15 days, followed by an additional 15 days of skin contact for extraction. Malolactic fermentation is then completed. The wine is aged for 24 months in large Slavonian oak barrels or Allier oak barriques, followed by a minimum of 12 months of bottle maturation. Fontanafredda practices organic farming and is committed to sustainable viticulture.