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This precise territorial identity is reflected in the glass as a robust, harmonious and extremely well-balanced body.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction begins in mid-October with a rigorous \u003cstrong\u003emanual harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e followed by careful selection of the grapes. After gentle pressing, the must ferments in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature, with maceration lasting about twenty days, aided by pumping over and délestage. Ageing involves slow maturation for a period ranging from thirty to forty months in traditional \u003cstrong\u003eoak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by a period of rest in the cellar. Due to its significant structure, it is ideal paired with \u003cstrong\u003eintensely flavoured dishes\u003c\/strong\u003e such as paccheri with pork ragù, mixed boiled meats with salsa rubra, matured cured meats or entrecôte with black truffle.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Barolo D.O.C.G. Fontanin 2021 by Livia Fontana is an outstanding product from Castiglione Falletto, made from \u003cstrong\u003ehand-picked Nebbiolo grapes\u003c\/strong\u003e. After a meticulous selection on a vibrating table and controlled fermentation, this prestigious red wine is aged for \u003cstrong\u003e30-40 months in traditional oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, maturing in the silence of the underground cellar. A slow rest that forges its impressive structure and elegant tannins, ideal with beef and veal. 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