{"product_id":"cascina-fontana-barbera-dalba-2024","title":"Cascina Fontana Barbera d'Alba 2024","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBarbera d’Alba Cascina Fontana is a still red wine made exclusively from Barbera grapes. Its sensory profile opens with an intense ruby red colour, a prelude to a rich bouquet evoking elegant aromas of red roses, cherry jam and wild berries, enriched by delicate sweet spices and mineral notes of graphite. On the palate, it reveals a full-bodied and robust character, supported by a \u003cstrong\u003evibrant freshness and savouriness\u003c\/strong\u003e. The high natural acidity, a hallmark of this grape variety, ensures the wine has an \u003cstrong\u003eageing potential\u003c\/strong\u003e of over ten years, during which it develops increasing roundness and greater structural complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe origin of this wine lies in the renowned locality of Perno, in the municipality of Monforte d’Alba, situated in the heart of the Langhe and within the famous Barolo production area. This territory deeply connects Barbera d’Alba to its chosen hills, where it has historically represented the everyday wine, rooted in the local rural culture. The soil and microclimate of this specific area give the wine a straightforward and rigorous style, with a \u003cstrong\u003epronounced structure\u003c\/strong\u003e. At the table, it pairs ideally with cured meat platters, traditional first courses, roast meats and mature cheeses. It is recommended to \u003cstrong\u003edecant for one hour\u003c\/strong\u003e to allow the aromatic profile to express itself with natural elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction is characterised by an approach aimed at preserving the integrity of the fruit, through a process that involves \u003cstrong\u003eno filtration\u003c\/strong\u003e or fining agents, which may result in slight natural sediments. After fermentation, the wine is skilfully matured in \u003cstrong\u003eused oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e and concrete vats: a combination that allows the natural acidic verve of the grape to be softened without overpowering its varietal aromas. The process concludes with ageing for \u003cstrong\u003eat least six months in the bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e before release.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong regarded as the farmer's wine, the \u003cstrong\u003eBarbera d’Alba DOC\u003c\/strong\u003e from Cascina Fontana embodies the authentic spirit of the Langhe. Produced in Perno di Monforte d’Alba in the 2024 vintage, this \u003cstrong\u003eunfiltered and unfined\u003c\/strong\u003e label boasts a lively and robust character. Maturation in used barriques and cement, combined with six months of bottle ageing, ensures an \u003cstrong\u003eageing potential\u003c\/strong\u003e of over ten years. Over time, this straightforward red transforms its typical vibrant acidity into an extremely elegant, rounded and complex profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cascina Fontana","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46221526597803,"sku":"60485","price":24.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-nl\/products\/cascina-fontana-barbera-dalba-2024","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}