# Ebbio Langhe Nebbiolo (2025)

- **Producer:** Fontanafredda
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Nebbiolo
- **Region:** Piemonte, Italy
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.5%
- **Average price:** €15
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 15–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** cherry, rose, plum, orange, vanilla, cedar

## About this wine

Established in 1858 by King Vittorio Emanuele II for Rosa Vercellana, Fontanafredda is located in Serralunga d'Alba and encompasses over 120 hectares of vineyards across the Langhe. Under the guidance of Oscar Farinetti, it became Piedmont's largest certified organic winery starting with the 2018 harvest. Its signature packaging featuring horizontal stripes pays homage to the historic Savoy royal colors.

## Interesting facts

- Fontanafredda was established in 1858 by King Vittorio Emanuele II as a gift for his mistress, Rosa Vercellana.
- It is the largest certified organic winery in Piedmont, completing transition starting with the 2018 vintage.
- Fermented using alternating layers of whole bunches and crushed grapes to heighten aromatic expression.

## Food pairing

The bright acidity and structured tannins of Nebbiolo cut clean through fat and rich meats, while balancing savory tomato sauces and complementing the earthy notes of mushrooms and aged cheeses.

## Wine making process

Grapes are harvested in early October from south and south-west facing slopes. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at 28°C for 10 to 12 days using a technique of alternating layers of 50% crushed-destemmed must and 50% whole grape bunches, enabling partial intra-grape fermentation. Following malolactic fermentation, the wine ages in French oak casks for 4 to 8 months and refines in bottle for 2 to 3 months.