Fontanafredda
Barbaresco Coste Rubin 2020
| Denomination | DOCG Alta Langa Rosato Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | Chardonnay, Pinot Nero |
| Aging | Ageing on the lees for 60 months (Reserve) |
- Denomination: Alta Langa DOCG Traditional Method rosé sparkling wine from Piedmont
- Grape composition: Blend of Pinot Noir (70%) and Chardonnay (30%) grapes
- Maturation: 60 months of ageing on the lees for high complexity
- Flavour profile: Very dry, fresh, with a pronounced dry sensation in a Brut style
- Characteristics: Artisan and vegan product; 12.5% alcohol in 750 ml
Description
What type of wine it is
Contessa Rosa by Fontanafredda is an elegant Metodo Classico sparkling wine, produced in Piedmont. This Brut Rosé is born from a careful blend of Pinot Nero and Chardonnay grapes, offering a structured and complex profile. The wine falls under the Alta Langa denomination, distinguishing itself with remarkable depth. On the palate, it is fresh and dry, with a distinct dry sensation, accompanied by an elegant persistence of flavour.
Where it comes from
This Alta Langa originates from the fascinating territory of Piedmont, in Italy. The Pinot Nero and Chardonnay grapes come from vineyards located in the Alta Langa area.
How it is produced
The production of Contessa Rosa strictly follows the Metodo Classico. After a careful harvest, the grapes are vinified with great care, followed by a slow secondary fermentation in the bottle. The ageing on the lees lasts for a full 60 months, giving this Riserva an extraordinary complexity and a refined texture. This long rest enhances the organoleptic characteristics, creating a structured and balanced profile, typical of the great expressions of the denomination.
Tasting notes
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1878
- Oenologist: Giorgio Lavagna
- Bottles produced: 7.000.000
- Hectares: 120
Like all beautiful things, Fontanafredda originates from a love story between the first King of Italy, Vittorio Emanuele II, and Rosa Vercellana.
Producers of Barolo and sumptuous wines of the Langhe, it was the scene of many firsts: they were the first Barolo to go overseas, the first to produce the first Classic Method in 1959, which was to be the forerunner of Alta Langa.
The founding principle of the winery is the concept of community.
Since 2018, Fontanafredda has been cultivating 120 organically certified hectares that are the setting for Italy's first Storytelling Village ('Villaggio Narrante'), which is still home to 12 families of workers who make the village an authentic village, alive and productive.
Fontanafredda is also hospitality, a meeting place where everyone is welcome thanks to its 4-star hospitality.
Today, the company preserves intact the testimonies of its noble past - the hunting lodge, the village, the extensive cellars, the vineyards - but continues to renew itself and experiment, perfecting what nature and history have handed down. For this reason, in the Langhe, where vines and wine bind generations to each other and shape the landscape, Fontanafredda is an essential reference point. The expression of a wine culture that comes from the earth, from the vineyard, and is refined through the work and creativity of people.
In 2021, the Alta Langa DOCG Contessa Rosa Rosé 2014 was named 'Best Sparkling Wine in the World' according to Tastingbook 2021.
In 2022 the BAROLO SERRALUNGA 2018 entered the TOP100 of WINE SPECTATOR in 78th place. Read more
| Name | Fontanafredda Contessa Rosa Alta Langa Brut Rosè Riserva 60 Mesi 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | Rosé green classic method sparkling wine |
| Denomination | Alta Langa DOCG |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | Chardonnay, Pinot Nero |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Fontanafredda |
| Origin | Alta Langa, Piedmont, Italy |
| Fermentation | 60 months |
| Production technique | Traditional Method |
| Wine making | Sparkling wine produced using the Traditional Method, with 60 months of ageing on the lees (Reserve). |
| Aging | Ageing on the lees for 60 months (Reserve) |
| Total acidity | 5.2 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 0.5 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |