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Since 1858, Fontanafredda Since the 2018 , Owned by visionary The village of Fontanafredda The 250-acre has been instrumental to the Fontanafredda is the entrepreneur and was built following the Fontanafredda property in growth and international largest certified organic native, Oscar Farinetti and purchase of the estate in Serralunga d’Alba, a cru awareness of Barolo, while winery in Piedmont. business partner Luca 1858 by King Vittorio site of Barolo, is the single The winery is also Baffigo Filangieri, who Emanuele II, the first king of largest contiguous wine championing sustainability working with its 400 continuously champion unified . Housing for the estate in the . and community engagement local grower partners to sustainability and estate’s roughly 40 families Managing vineyards in the Langhe region of help them adopt commitment to the local and 200 employees was across the region, they Piedmont. sustainable farming community at built, along with a school benefit from diverse soil practices. This process is Fontanafredda. They are and church. Striking for their types ranging from loose, The wines are expressive of managed by the supported by , striped design mimicked in sandy soils that produce the depth and diversity of the certifying agency, Giorgio Lavagna, and their labels, the buildings fresh, fruit-forward, and Langhe, produced from Vino Libero, developed viticulturist, Alberto Grasso. are painted brown and elegant young wines to by Oscar Farinetti and ochre, traditional colors of firmer soils, with a higher grapes that are farmed from 12 other prominent the house of Savoy. content of clay and marl, organic vineyards. producers in the region. that produce powerful, age-worthy wines.

1 GRAPE VARIETY // FONTANAFREDDA 100% . APPELATION // A native variety from Piedmont, Single-Vineyard Barolo DOCG Vigna La Rosa Nebbiolo is one of the most In 2010, the MGA system (Additional prestigious grapes of Italy. Its Geographic Mention) was introduced in Barolo DOCG name is derived from the Italian Barolo to allow for the proper word ‘nebbia,’ meaning fog, identification of the region’s cru wines. which sets in the vineyards Fontanafredda is the only winery in during harvest time. Very Barolo whose entire estate is identified DID YOU KNOW? difficult to grow, Nebbiolo is one as an MGA. However, individual of the first varieties to bud and vineyards within the MGA can also be last to ripen, and it is extremely identified, as is the case with Vigna La Vigna La Rosa takes its name finicky about its environment. Rosa. La Rosa’s 5ha of vines is the most from Rosa Vercellana, King Yet Nebbiolo is responsible for famous vineyard of Serralunga and the Vittorio Emmanuele II's mistress producing some of the world’s icon of the Fontanafredda portfolio. and eventual wife for whom he most sought after wines. purchased the Fontanafredda STYLE // ABOUT THE WINERY // estate. Vigna La Rosa, icon of the estate, Since 1858, the Fontanafredda Estate & comes from a single vineyard within Winery has been instrumental to the Legend has it that the ghost “La the Fontanafredda property. Its growth and international awareness of Bela Rosin” still haunts the small nearly 5ha receives south and south- Barolo, while championing sustainability guest house that abuts the west exposure and it is planted and community engagement in the Langhe vineyard. entirely with Nebbiolo. The soil is region of Piedmont. Under the lead of rich in calcareous marl and clay, as visionary entrepreneur, Oscar Farinetti, well as quartz sand, allowing for Fontanafredda has built a portfolio of good drainage. These condition wines that express the depth and diversity imparts a floral characteristic, fine, of the Langhe, produced from grapes that graceful tannins and high acidity. are farmed from organic and sustainably The wine is aged 3 years in large managed vineyards. Since the 2018 casks, followed by an additional harvest, Fontanafredda is the largest year in bottle. certified organic winery in Piedmont. 2 GRAPE VARIETAL // APPELATION // FONTANAFREDDA 100% Nebbiolo. Barolo Riserva DOCG A native variety from Piedmont, Barolo Riserva comes exclusively from Nebbiolo is one of the most Fontanafredda’s estate vineyards Barolo Riserva DOCG prestigious grapes of Italy. Its name within the communes of Serralunga is derived from the Italian word d’Alba and Barolo. The grapes are ‘nebbia,’ meaning fog, which sets in harvested from Vigna La Rosa the vineyards during harvest time. (Serralunga d’Alba), Vigna La Deizia Very difficult to grow, Nebbiolo is (Serralunga d’Alba) and Vigna La Villa DID YOU KNOW? one of the first varieties to bud and (Barolo). To be considered a Riserva, last to ripen, and it is extremely the wine must age for 5 years – 3 in finicky about its environment. Yet barrel and 2 in bottle – before In 2010, Fontanafredda Nebbiolo is responsible for release. th producing some of the world’s most celebrated their 160 sought after, desired wines. anniversary with the ABOUT THE WINERY // “Centosessanta Anni” Barolo STYLE // Since 1858, the Fontanafredda Estate & A blend of multiple vineyards Riserva bottling. Winery has been instrumental to the within the Fontanfredda estate, growth and international awareness of Barolo Riserva is only made in To commemorate 160 years of Barolo, while championing sustainability exceptional years. Aged for 3 history, the winery commissioned and community engagement in the years in large casks and then Langhe region of Piedmont. Under the artists to design proprietary bottled aged for an addition 2 lead of visionary entrepreneur, Oscar labels depicting major events or years before release. Complex Farinetti, Fontanafredda has built a meaningful items that relate to notes of black cherry, , portfolio of wines that express the depth Fontanafredda. Barolo Riserva is dried mushrooms, pepper, and diversity of the Langhe, produced the wine featured for this special balsamic and mint are from grapes that are farmed from organic complimented by sweet, velvety Artist Series. and sustainably managed vineyards. tannins and bright acidity. Since the 2018 harvest, Fontanafredda is the largest certified organic winery in Piedmont.

3 GRAPE VARIETAL // APPELATION // FONTANAFREDDA 100% Nebbiolo. Barolo MGA A native variety from Piedmont, In 2010, the MGA system (Additional Nebbiolo is one of the most Geographic Mention) was introduced Proprietà in Fontanafredda prestigious grapes of Italy. Its name in Barolo to allow for the proper MGA Barolo DOCG is derived from the Italian word identification of the region’s cru ‘nebbia,’ meaning fog, which sets in wines. Out of the entire production the vineyards during harvest time. area, specific sites were selected and Very difficult to grow, Nebbiolo is demarcated and today, there are 181 DID YOU KNOW? one of the first varieties to bud and Barolo MGAs. 170 of these sites are last to ripen, and it is extremely single vineyards and 11 of which are finicky about its environment. Yet communes, however there is only one MGA Fontanafredda is a single- Nebbiolo is responsible for estate whose entire property is sited vineyard within the greater cru producing some of the world’s most an MGA: Fontanafredda. site of the Fontanafredda estate, sought after, desired wines. itself demarcated as an MGA. As STYLE // Fontanafredda is the only ABOUT THE WINERY // The Fontanafredda vineyard is Since 1858, the Fontanafredda Estate & producer to farm this vineyard, roughly 15ha and surrounds the Winery has been instrumental to the this makes the wine a historic cellars of the estate. It growth and international awareness of “monopole.” rests on ancient Helvetian and Barolo, while championing sustainability Tortonian soils, now covered with and community engagement in the clayey mars and sand. Aged in Langhe region of Piedmont. Under the medium and large casks for 2 lead of visionary entrepreneur, Oscar years, followed by additional 12 Farinetti, Fontanafredda has built a months in bottle. Notes of red portfolio of wines that express the depth berry fruits and violets with tight, and diversity of the Langhe, produced but silky tannins. from grapes that are farmed from organic and sustainably managed vineyards. Since the 2018 harvest, Fontanafredda is the largest certified organic winery in Piedmont. 4 GRAPE VARIETAL // APPELATION // FONTANAFREDDA 100% Nebbiolo Serralunga d’Alba DOCG A native variety from Piedmont, The commune of Serralunga d’Alba is Nebbiolo is one of the most known for power. Wines from here Barolo del commune prestigious grapes of Italy. Its name have excellent structure and di Serralunga d’Alba DOCG is derived from the Italian word refinement. Serralunga is considered ‘nebbia,’ meaning fog, which sets in a “supporting” commune, as grapes the vineyards during harvest time. from these vineyards tend to be more Very difficult to grow, Nebbiolo is rigorous, with the ability to withstand DID YOU KNOW? one of the first varieties to bud and adverse weather conditions. When last to ripen, and it is extremely Barolo was mainly a blended wine finicky about its environment. Yet from across the appellation, grapes Fontanafredda’s Barolo del Nebbiolo is responsible for from Serralunga were sought after to producing some of the world’s most commune di Serralunga d’Alba add structure. Soils consist of a high sought after, desired wines. content of limestone and grey marl DOCG was the first single-village with some sand. Barolo released on the market! STYLE // This wine is aged one year in ABOUT THE WINERY // This bottling is the icon of the barrique (Allier) and two years in Since 1858, the Fontanafredda Estate & estate. The stripes on the label 2,000L oak casks, followed by Winery has been instrumental to the growth additional bottle aging for about mimic the striped design of the and international awareness of Barolo, 12 months. Serralunga Barolo is while championing sustainability and buildings within the characterized by great structure Fontanafredda Village. community engagement in the Langhe and power. Dry and tannic, but region of Piedmont. Under the lead of with velvety texture and great visionary entrepreneur, Oscar Farinetti, balance. It has notes of , Fontanafredda has built a portfolio of wines , withered and that express the depth and diversity of the underbrush. Langhe, produced from grapes that are farmed from organic and sustainably managed vineyards. Since the 2018 harvest, Fontanafredda is the largest certified organic winery in Piedmont. 5 FONTANAFREDDA GRAPE VARIETAL // 100% Cortese APPELATION // Gavi del Commune di Gavi DOCG Cortese is a white grape variety Gavi del Comune di Gavi DOCG native to Piedmont, with references Gavi DOCG is located in southern in early seventeenth-century Piedmont. It gained DOCG status in literature. One theory about the 1998 and its vineyards are mainly wine’s name comes from the soft, found in the hills of 13 communes in DID YOU KNOW? “courteous” character of its wines. the province of Alessandria. Wines Cortese grows profusely, so that state Gavi di Gavi on their label vineyards must be constantly can do so only if their fruit comes monitored. Achieving ripeness is The village of Fontanafredda was from vineyards in the township of another challenge, but when the Gavi. built following the purchase of grapes reach their optimal ripeness, the estate in 1858 by King it produces luscious flavors of Vittorio Emanuele II, the first king apple, peach and honeydew ABOUT THE WINERY // of unified Italy. Housing for the Since 1858, the Fontanafredda Estate & estate’s roughly 40 families and STYLE // Winery has been instrumental to the growth and international awareness of 200 employees was built, along Grapes undergo soft pressing and Barolo, while championing sustainability with a school and church. is then fermented at a low and community engagement in the Striking for their striped design temperature of 64° F. 85% is Langhe region of Piedmont. Under the fermented in stainless steel, the mimicked in their labels, the lead of visionary entrepreneur, Oscar rest in barriques. The wine is aged buildings are painted brown and Farinetti, Fontanafredda has built a in stainless steel for 2-3 months, ochre, traditional colors of the portfolio of wines that express the depth then cold stabilized and bottled. house of Savoy. and diversity of the Langhe, produced from grapes that are farmed from Ample nose, with an intense organic and sustainably managed bouquet featuring floral notes, vineyards. Since the 2018 harvest, vanilla, lemon and apples. On the Fontanafredda is the largest certified palate, dry, full-bodied, well- organic winery in Piedmont. balanced and elegant. 6 FONTANAFREDDA GRAPE VARIETAL // 100% APPELLATION // Arneis is a white grape commonly Roero Arneis DOCG Pradalupo Roero Arneis DOCG planted among the hills of the Roero. Roero is a small DOCG in the hills of Dwindling popularity caused near Piedmont. Roero Arneis-based white extinction by the 1960’s, with only a wines are best when made from the few hectares planted in the region. In area's cooler, north-facing slopes. In the years since, Arneis has enjoyed a these sites, the grapes are sheltered revival and is now planted across from harsh afternoon sunshine, DID YOU KNOW? Piedmont. Arneis has a reputation as a allowing them to ripen more steadily rather troublesome variety; it is low- and to develop full aromatic yielding and susceptible to powdery complexity without losing their The village of Fontanafredda was mildew and, in warm seasons, refreshing acidity. built following the purchase of struggles to retain useful levels of the estate in 1858 by King acidity. All of the above supports the ABOUT THE WINERY // Vittorio Emanuele II, the first king theory that the variety's name is Since 1858, the Fontanafredda Estate & of unified Italy. Housing for the derived from a Piedmontese word Winery has been instrumental to the meaning "little rascal.” estate’s roughly 40 families and growth and international awareness of 200 employees was built, along STYLE // Barolo, while championing sustainability with a school and church. and community engagement in the The wine is aged in stainless steel tanks for Langhe region of Piedmont. Under the Striking for their striped design 4-5 months at low temperatures on its fine lead of visionary entrepreneur, Oscar mimicked in their labels, the lees, in order to increase aromatics and Farinetti, Fontanafredda has built a buildings are painted brown and body. The wine then cold stabilized and portfolio of wines that express the depth ochre, traditional colors of the bottled before the summer. and diversity of the Langhe, produced house of Savoy. from grapes that are farmed from Aromas of exotic fruits, mature pears, organic and sustainably managed hawthorn and acacia honey on the nose. vineyards. Since the 2018 harvest, The palate offers warmth, velvet, and with Fontanafredda is the largest certified balanced acidity. It has a fresh and organic winery in Piedmont. lingering finish.

7 FONTANAFREDDA GRAPE VARIETAL // 100% Nebbiolo APPELLATION // A native variety from Piedmont, Langhe DOC Ebbio Nebbiolo Langhe DOC Nebbiolo is one of the most The name "Langhe" is the plural form prestigious grapes of Italy. Its name “langa,” the local word for a long, low- is derived from the Italian word lying hill – which perfectly describes the ‘nebbia,’ meaning fog, which sets in region which Langhe DOC covers. Langhe the vineyards during harvest time. DOC wines may be Rosso, Bianco or Very difficult to grow, Nebbiolo is Rosato and generally have more relaxed DID YOU KNOW? one of the first varieties to bud and production restrictions, allowing last to ripen, and it is extremely to experiment with varieties finicky about its environment. Yet and techniques not sanctioned under The village of Fontanafredda was Nebbiolo is responsible for producing other DOCs. built following the purchase of some of the world’s most sought the estate in 1858 by King after, desired wines. Vittorio Emanuele II, the first king ABOUT THE WINERY // of unified Italy. Housing for the Since 1858, the Fontanafredda Estate & estate’s roughly 40 families and Winery has been instrumental to the 200 employees was built, along STYLE // growth and international awareness of Grapes for Ebbio are sourced from the with a school and church. Barolo, while championing sustainability hills of Roero and Langhe, from South and community engagement in the Striking for their striped design and South-West-facing vineyards. Soils Langhe region of Piedmont. Under the mimicked in their labels, the are composed of calcareous marl, with lead of visionary entrepreneur, Oscar buildings are painted brown and vines planted at a density of 4,200/ha. Farinetti, Fontanafredda has built a ochre, traditional colors of the The wine is aged in neutral wood for at portfolio of wines that express the depth house of Savoy. least 8 months, then in bottle for 2-3 and diversity of the Langhe, produced months. The resulting wine has a from grapes that are farmed from complex nose with traces of flowers and organic and sustainably managed geraniums. On the palate it is warm, vineyards. Since the 2018 harvest, soft and inviting, with velvety tannings Fontanafredda is the largest certified and great balance leading to a nice, organic winery in Piedmont. lingering finish. 8 FONTANAFREDDA

Raimonda d’Alba DOC GRAPE VARIETAL // APPELLATION // 100% Barbera Barbera d’Alba DOC Barbera is a dark-skinned grape Barbera d’Alba DOC was established in found in several regions, 1798. For a wine to be legally labeled as including its native Piedmont. Being such, it must be made from at least 85% naturally high in acidity, Barbera can Barbera grapes. The other 15% must be DID YOU KNOW? be grown in warmer climates Nebbiolo. Barbera d'Alba wines are without producing overblown, flat generally esteemed for their deep color, wines and is recognizable by low tannins and high levels of acidity. The village of Fontanafredda was softer tannins and roundness. built following the purchase of the estate in 1858 by King STYLE // ABOUT THE WINERY // Vittorio Emanuele II, the first king Fermentation takes place in stainless Since 1858, the Fontanafredda Estate & of unified Italy. Housing for the steel tanks, then matured partly in Winery has been instrumental to the estate’s roughly 40 families and large, French and Slavonian oak casks, growth and international awareness of 200 employees was built, along while the remaining wine is stored in Barolo, while championing sustainability with a school and church. smaller barrels made from medium- and community engagement in the Langhe Striking for their striped design toasted French and American oak. region of Piedmont. Under the lead of mimicked in their labels, the After one year, the wines are blended visionary entrepreneur, Oscar Farinetti, Fontanafredda has built a portfolio of buildings are painted brown and and then bottled. The wines are blended before bottling. wines that express the depth and diversity ochre, traditional colors of the of the Langhe, produced from grapes that house of Savoy. Floral and fruity on the nose, with light are farmed from organic and sustainably hints of wood, , and vanilla. The managed vineyards. Since the 2018 palate is full, round, dry and velvety. harvest, Fontanafredda is the largest certified organic winery in Piedmont.

9 FONTANAFREDDA APPELLATION // Langhe DOC Solerose Rosé, Langhe DOC GRAPE VARIETIES // The name "Langhe" is the plural form A blend of Barbera, “langa,” the local word for a long, low- and Nebbiolo lying hill – which perfectly describes the region which Langhe DOC covers. Langhe DOC wines may be Rosso, Bianco or Rosato and generally have more relaxed DID YOU KNOW? STYLE // production restrictions, allowing Each varieties is harvested at winemakers to experiment with varieties The village of Fontanafredda was different times, pending optimal and techniques not sanctioned under acidity and aromatics. The grapes built following the purchase of other DOCs. are de-stemmed, crushed and sent the estate in 1858 by King to fermentation tanks, where a cold ABOUT THE WINERY // Vittorio Emanuele II, the first king occurs at a temperature Since 1858, the Fontanafredda Estate & of unified Italy. Housing for the of 50° F for 24 hours. Following, the Winery has been instrumental to the estate’s roughly 40 families and skins are softly pressed and a growth and international awareness of 200 employees was built, along subsequent settling of the must is Barolo, while championing sustainability with a school and church. made. The wine is left on lees for a period of three months at a low and community engagement in the Langhe Striking for their striped design region of Piedmont. Under the lead of mimicked in their labels, the temperature and undergoes . visionary entrepreneur, Oscar Farinetti, buildings are painted brown and Fontanafredda has built a portfolio of ochre, traditional colors of the wines that express the depth and diversity house of Savoy. STYLE // This wine sees only stainless steel of the Langhe, produced from grapes that to preserve primary fruit flavors of are farmed from organic and sustainably raspberry, blueberry and ripe managed vineyards. Since the 2018 strawberries. This wine is fresh, harvest, Fontanafredda is the largest soft and savory. certified organic winery in Piedmont.

10 FONTANAFREDDA VERMOUTH// Barolo Chinato GRAPE VARIETAL // Barolo Chinato is an aromatized wine, 100% Nebbiolo with a production tradition dating A native grape variety from Piedmont, back to the end of the 1800s. Nebbiolo is one of the most prestigious Nebbiolo wine is infused with grapes of Italy. Notoriously difficult to and spices, using a cinchona bark grow, Nebbiolo tends to be late- base, added originally to increase DID YOU KNOW? ripening but also early flowering. Its age-ability of the wine and promote it name is derived from the Italian word as a medicinal drink. for the fog (“nebbia”) that Barolo Chinato was promoted as characteristically drapes over the a medicinal drink. It became the valleys and vineyards in autumn, principal antidote to several further restricting any ability to ripen ABOUT THE WINERY // ailments, especially the common late in the growing season. Since 1858, the Fontanafredda Estate & cold. It was also consumed as Winery has been instrumental to the a vin brule or mulled wine to aid growth and international awareness of in digestion. Barolo, while championing sustainability STYLE // and community engagement in the While its alcoholic strength gives it a Langhe region of Piedmont. Under the very long shelf life, it is balanced by lead of visionary entrepreneur, Oscar lovely bitter-sweetness and lifting Farinetti, Fontanafredda has built a acidity. Its very intense, complex nose portfolio of wines that express the depth features the aromas of calisaya bark, and diversity of the Langhe, produced , cloves, nutmeg and aromatic from grapes that are farmed from herbs. Barolo Chinato is mostly served organic and sustainably managed neat at the end of a meal as a vineyards. Since the 2018 harvest, meditation wine, though it is also Fontanafredda is the largest certified excellent paired with chocolate. organic winery in Piedmont.

11 FONTANAFREDDA GRAPE VARIETAL // 100% Nebbiolo A native grape variety from Piedmont, Barolo Chinato Nebbiolo is one of the most prestigious grapes of Italy. Notoriously difficult to grow, Nebbiolo tends to be late- ripening but also early flowering. Its APPELLATION // name is derived from the Italian word The Barolo name may lead to the for the fog (“nebbia”) that belief that this is a DOCG wine, but DID YOU KNOW? characteristically drapes over the unfortunately, Chinato cannot claim valleys and vineyards in autumn, the coveted designation. further restricting any ability to ripen Barolo Chinato was introduced in the late in the growing season. late 19th century where an alcoholic infusion of herbs and spices, using a cinchona bark base, would be added to STYLE // ABOUT THE WINERY // While its alcoholic strength gives it a very wine to increase ageability and Since 1858, the Fontanafredda Estate & long shelf life, it is not too high to make it a promote it as a medicinal drink. It Winery has been instrumental to the highly enjoyable, smooth, round product became the principal antidote to growth and international awareness of with a lovely bitter-sweet balance in the several ailments, especially the Barolo, while championing sustainability mouth. Its very intense, complex nose common cold. It was also consumed as and community engagement in the Langhe features the aroma of calisaya bark, while a vin brule or mulled wine to aid in region of Piedmont. Under the lead of also showing clear hints of cinnamon, digestion. visionary entrepreneur, Oscar Farinetti, cloves (very noticeable on the taste too), Fontanafredda has built a portfolio of nutmeg and aromatic herbs. This Barolo wines that express the depth and diversity wine is generally characterized by its of the Langhe, produced from grapes that bittersweet aromas and lingering, smooth are farmed from organic and sustainably aftertaste. It is usually consumed as an managed vineyards. Since the 2018 after-dinner drink, either as a harvest, Fontanafredda is the largest or a digestif. It is also considered an certified organic winery in Piedmont. excellent accompaniment to dark chocolate, or it can be served as an aperitif with soda and ice (similar to sweet vermouth). 12 FONTANAFREDDA APPELATION // GRAPE VARIETAL // Barolo DOCG 100% Nebbiolo. Historically, Barolo production “Silver Label” Barolo DOCG A native variety from Piedmont, consisted of blending grapes from Nebbiolo is one of the most across the production zone. prestigious grapes of Italy. Its name Particularly prevalent in the 1950’s is derived from the Italian word and 60’s, these wines represented ‘nebbia,’ meaning fog, which sets in characteristics of the entire the vineyards during harvest time. appellation. These blends do not need DID YOU KNOW? Very difficult to grow, Nebbiolo is additional cellaring to be enjoyed, one of the first varieties to bud and they are ready to drink immediately last to ripen, and it is extremely following the minimum aging Fontanafredda’s “Silver Label” finicky about its environment. Yet requirement of three years, two of collection of wines have been Nebbiolo is responsible for which in large oak cask. part of the estate’s portfolio of producing some of the world’s most wines since the days of Count sought after, desired wines. ABOUT THE WINERY // Emanuele Alberto of Mirafiori, Since 1858, the Fontanafredda Estate & the son of King and first owner, STYLE // Winery has been instrumental to the growth Vittorio Emanuele II. It was This wine a blend of grapes from all and international awareness of Barolo, Emanuele who built up the 11 communes in the Barolo zone, as while championing sustainability and traditionally all Barolo had been production capabilities of community engagement in the Langhe made. Aged two years in large region of Piedmont. Under the lead of Fontanafredda and championed Slavonian casks, followed by the regional wine, Barolo. visionary entrepreneur, Oscar Farinetti, additional 12 months in bottle. Ready Fontanafredda has built a portfolio of wines to drink, Barolo Silver Label has a that express the depth and diversity of the The design of the silver label, clean, full and intense nose, with the Langhe, produced from grapes that are referred to as Tradizione, reflects wine’s typical traces of withered farmed from organic and sustainably the original design of the estate’s flowers, dry leaves and underbrush. managed vineyards. Since the 2018 harvest, first bottlings. Robust and well-bodied, with acidity Fontanafredda is the largest certified and firm tannins that give a sense of organic winery in Piedmont. freshness that prolongs the finish. 13 APPELLATION // FONTANAFREDDA DOCG Barbaresco achieved DOCG classification GRAPE VARIETAL // in 1980. Similar to its more famous sibling “Silver Label” Barbaresco DOCG 100% Nebbiolo Barolo, Barbaresco is made from 100% A native grape variety from Piedmont, Nebbiolo and shares its cult status as one Nebbiolo is one of the most prestigious of the finest wines in the world. The main grapes of Italy. Notoriously difficult to differences are the Barbaresco is grown in grow, Nebbiolo tends to be late- a slightly warmer, dryer climate, it tends ripening but also early flowering. Its to ripen earlier and the wines are less DID YOU KNOW? name is derived from the Italian word tannic/more approachable earlier. for the fog (“nebbia”) that Regulations stipulate that Barbaresco characteristically drapes over the must have a minimum alcohol content of Fontanafredda’s “Silver Label” valleys and vineyards in autumn, 12.5% and undergo two years of aging, collection of wines have been further restricting any ability to ripen one of which must be spent in wooden part of the estate’s portfolio of late in the growing season. Yet despite barrels. wines since the days of Count its fussiness, Nebbiolo produces irresistible wines that are rich, Emanuele Alberto of Mirafiori, ABOUT THE WINERY // concentrated and full-bodied with Since 1858, the Fontanafredda Estate & the son of King and first owner, pronounced tannins and acidity. Vittorio Emanuele II. It was Winery has been instrumental to the growth and international awareness of Emanuele who built up the Barolo, while championing sustainability production capabilities of STYLE // and community engagement in the Langhe Fontanafredda and championed Aged for at least 2 years in large region of Piedmont. Under the lead of the regional wine, Barolo. Slovanian and French oak cask visionary entrepreneur, Oscar Farinetti, followed by an additional year of Fontanafredda has built a portfolio of The design of the silver label, aging in bottle for refinement. This is wines that express the depth and diversity referred to as Tradizione, reflects a robust, well-bodied wine packed of the Langhe, produced from grapes that the original design of the estate’s with structure and capable of are farmed from organic and sustainably withstanding the test of time. It has first bottlings. managed vineyards. Since the 2018 a soft and lingering taste, which is harvest, Fontanafredda is the largest full and velvety. certified organic winery in Piedmont

14 FONTANAFREDDA APPELLATION // Barbera d’Alba DOC Barbera d'Alba DOC wines are generally “Silver Label” Barbera d’Alba DOC GRAPE VARIETAL // esteemed for their deep color, 100% Barbera low tannins and high levels of acidity. Barbera is a dark-skinned wine grape For a wine to be legally labeled as variety found in several Italian wine Barbera d'Alba DOC, it must be made regions, including its native Piedmont, from at least 85% Barbera grapes. The where it thrives on the vine on the other 15% must be Nebbiolo. The added DID YOU KNOW? well-drained, limestone-rich slopes. designation of superiore may be added Being naturally high in acidity, to labels if the wine is aged for 12 Barbera can be grown in warmer months prior to commercial release, of Fontanafredda’s “Silver Label” climates and used in both blended which at least 4 months must be spend collection of wines have been wines and varietals. in oak barrels. part of the estate’s portfolio of wines since the days of Count Emanuele Alberto of Mirafiori, ABOUT THE WINERY // STYLE // Since 1858, the Fontanafredda Estate & the son of King and first owner, Winery has been instrumental to the Vittorio Emanuele II. It was Fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks. Malolactic fermentation takes growth and international awareness of Emanuele who built up the place immediately after for 7-8 days Barolo, while championing sustainability production capabilities of at 82-86°F. The wine is aged in casks and community engagement in the Langhe Fontanafredda and championed for about 6 months, followed by 2 region of Piedmont. Under the lead of the regional wine, Barolo. months of bottle aging. This Barbera visionary entrepreneur, Oscar Farinetti, has the characteristic flowery and Fontanafredda has built a portfolio of wines The design of the silver label, fruity aromas. It is a full, persistent that express the depth and diversity of the referred to as Tradizione, reflects wine that is both dry and velvety. Langhe, produced from grapes that are farmed from organic and sustainably the original design of the estate’s Best to be consumed one or two years after harvest. managed vineyards. Since the 2018 first bottlings. harvest, Fontanafredda is the largest certified organic winery in Piedmont.

15 FONTANAFREDDA GRAPE VARIETIES // and Chardonnay APPELLATION // Alta Langa Metodo Classico DOCG Contessa Rosa Rosè, WINEMAKING // Alta Langa Metodo Classico DOCG is Alta Langa DOC A portion of Pinot Noir grapes are among the newest of the DOCGs in crushed and left on skins in Piedmont. Created in 2011, the title temperature-controlled tanks at 50°F for is the region's first DOCG to 12-24 hours. After maceration, it specialize in champagne-style undergoes soft-pressing. The sparkling wines made using the DID YOU KNOW? Chardonnay and remainder Pinot Noir is Metodo Classico technique. gently pressed, the skins are discarded immediately and the must is fermented Contessa Rosa represents the in stainless steel tanks at a low true spirit of Fontanafredda: temperature. Following fermentation, named after Countess Rosa the wine is kept on its fine lees until ABOUT THE WINERY // Vercellana, known as “Bela spring, then blended with the Pinot Noir Since 1858, the Fontanafredda Estate & Rusin,” this sparkling wine, made from the other fermentation process. In Winery has been instrumental to the from grapes grown at high May, the wine undergoes a second growth and international awareness of altitudes, expresses the union of fermentation in bottle with the aid of a Barolo, while championing sustainability aromatic freshness and very special expedition liqueur, a small and community engagement in the Langhe complexity of the great wine amount of 1967 Barolo. region of Piedmont. Under the lead of Barolo. A new method has been visionary entrepreneur, Oscar Farinetti, undertaken for the creation of Fontanafredda has built a portfolio of wines this cuvée, using an expedition STYLE // that express the depth and diversity of the liqueur with 1967 Barolo. Orange blossom, pomegranate, chinotto Langhe, produced from grapes that are orange and black plums, followed with farmed from organic and sustainably ginger, nutmeg, lavender, basil and managed vineyards. Since the 2018 custard. The perlage is fine and harvest, Fontanafredda is the largest persistent, with balanced acidity and certified organic winery in Piedmont. slightly sweet note. A mineral, savory sensation ends with a citrusy aftertaste. 16 GRAPE VARIETAL // FONTANAFREDDA 100% Barbera Barbera is a dark-skinned wine Briccotondo Barbera DOC grape variety found in several APPELLATION // Italian wine regions, including its Piemonte Barbera DOC native Piedmont, where it thrives This denomination established as a on the vine on the well-drained, DOC in 1994 and requires a minimum limestone-rich slopes. Being of 85% Barbera to be used in the naturally high in acidity, Barbera blend. This denomination allows to can be grown in warmer climates produce red, white, rosè and and used in both blended wines sparkling wine. DID YOU KNOW? and varietals.

The Briccotondo labels are illustrated STYLE // ABOUT THE WINERY // to demonstrate the birds eye view of Aged partly in new, Allier oak barrels Since 1858, the Fontanafredda Estate & the hilltops where Fontanafredda and partly in large Slavonian oak casks. Winery has been instrumental to the sources its grapes from and offers the After a few months, it is lightly fined growth and international awareness of exact perspective you’d see if you are and bottled. Sweet, soft tannins come Barolo, while championing sustainability looking down directly on the together in a closely-woven texture that and community engagement in the vineyards. The concentric circles combines with great fruit character and Langhe region of Piedmont. Under the represent the descending vineyard crisp freshness on the palate. lead of visionary entrepreneur, Oscar rows. Farinetti, Fontanafredda has built a LABEL // portfolio of wines that express the depth and diversity of the Langhe, produced “Bricco” in Piemontese dialect is the word from grapes that are farmed from for “the hilltop,” which is the most organic and sustainably managed valuable area in terms of vineyard quality. vineyards. Since the 2018 harvest, “Tondo” refers to the Monferrato area Fontanafredda is the largest certified where Briccotondo grapes are sourced. organic winery in Piedmont. The hills there are smaller than the Langhe, producing wines with a rounder and fruitier, profile. 17 FONTANAFREDDA GRAPE VARIETAL // APPELLATION // 100% Dolcetto Langhe DOC Dolcetto is a dark-skinned grape The name "Langhe" is the plural form Briccotondo that produces soft-styled, fruity “langa,” the local word for a long, low- Dolcetto Piemonte DOC wines with colors varying from lying hill – which perfectly describes deep ruby to purple. They are the region which Langhe DOC covers. characterized by their low acidity, Langhe DOC wines may be rosso, which is the source of the variety's bianco or rosato (red, white or rosé) name, which translates to "little and generally have more relaxed sweet one". However, not all production restrictions, allowing DID YOU KNOW? Dolcetto wines are sweet. winemakers to experiment with varieties and techniques not STYLE // sanctioned under other DOCs. The Briccotondo labels are illustrated After fermentation in stainless steel to demonstrate the birds eye view of vats, the wine is aged for 6 months in ABOUT THE WINERY // the hilltops where Fontanafredda stainless steel tanks before bottling Since 1858, the Fontanafredda Estate sources its grapes from and offers the in order to preserve the wine’s fresh & Winery has been instrumental to exact perspective you’d see if you are and fruity flavors. This wine is dry, the growth and international looking down directly on the with a well-balanced, and velvety awareness of Barolo, while vineyards. The concentric circles texture. Bright fruit flavors accented championing sustainability and represent the descending vineyard by notes of almonds. community engagement in the Langhe rows. region of Piedmont. Under the lead of LABEL // visionary entrepreneur, Oscar “Bricco” in Piemontese dialect is the word Farinetti, Fontanafredda has built a for “the hilltop,” which is the most valuable portfolio of wines that express the depth and diversity of the Langhe, area in terms of vineyard quality. “Tondo” produced from grapes that are farmed refers to the Monferrato area where from organic and sustainably Briccotondo grapes are sourced. The hills managed vineyards. Since the 2018 there are smaller than the Langhe, harvest, Fontanafredda is the largest producing wines with a rounder and certified organic winery in Piedmont. fruitier, profile. 18 FONTANAFREDDA GRAPE VARIETAL // APPELLATION // 100% Arneis Langhe DOC Arneis is a white wine grape commonly The name "Langhe" is the plural form Briccotondo planted among the hills of the Roero. “langa”, the local word for a long, Langhe Arneis DOC Arneis has a reputation as a rather low-lying hill – which perfectly troublesome variety; it is low-yielding describes the region which Langhe and susceptible to powdery mildew and, DOC covers. Langhe DOC wines may in warm seasons, struggles to retain be rosso, bianco or rosato (red, white useful levels of acidity. All of the above or rosé) and generally have more supports the theory that the variety's relaxed production restrictions, DID YOU KNOW? name is derived from a Piedmontese allowing winemakers to experiment word meaning "little rascal.” with varieties and techniques not sanctioned under other DOCs. The Briccotondo labels are illustrated STYLE // to demonstrate the birds eye view of Fermentation in cool, stainless steel tanks ABOUT THE WINERY // the hilltops where Fontanafredda then stored at 41 °F to avoid malolactic Since 1858, the Fontanafredda Estate sources its grapes from and offers the fermentation. It is left on its fine lees to & Winery has been instrumental to exact perspective you’d see if you are increase aromatic complexity and fullness the growth and international looking down directly on the on the palate. Soft, sweet and nicely awareness of Barolo, while vineyards. The concentric circles mouth-filling on the palate, with a crisp championing sustainability and represent the descending vineyard freshness. community engagement in the rows. Langhe region of Piedmont. Under the LABEL // lead of visionary entrepreneur, Oscar “Bricco” in Piemontese dialect is the word Farinetti, Fontanafredda has built a for “the hilltop,” which is the most portfolio of wines that express the valuable area in terms of vineyard quality. depth and diversity of the Langhe, “Tondo” refers to the Monferrato area produced from grapes that are where Briccotondo grapes are sourced. farmed from organic and sustainably managed vineyards. Since the 2018 The hills there are smaller than the harvest, Fontanafredda is the largest Langhe, producing wines with a rounder certified organic winery in Piedmont. and fruitier, profile. 19 FONTANAFREDDA GRAPE VARIETAL // 100% Moscato APPELLATION // Moscato is one of the oldest Moscato d'Asti DOCG Briccotondo grape varieties in the world, Moscato d'Asti is a semi-sweet, lightly Moscato d’Asti DOC thriving in a Mediterranean sparkling, low-alcohol wine from climate. There is no one "true" Piedmont, northwestern Italy. As implied Muscat, but rather a great many by its name, the wine is made from incarnations, each with its own Moscato grapes grown in vineyards near regional nuance and character. the town of Asti. The technique used to make Moscato d'Asti has become known DID YOU KNOW? STYLE // as the "Asti Method". The resulting Grapes are softly pressed , fining product is sweet, sparkling, perfumed Moscato d'Asti. The Briccotondo labels are illustrated and filtered prior to fermentation to demonstrate the birds eye view of in pressure tanks at a low the hilltops where Fontanafredda temperature. Meant to be drunk ABOUT THE WINERY // sources its grapes from and offers the young, the wine is bottled without aging. On the palate, pleasantly Since 1858, the Fontanafredda Estate & exact perspective you’d see if you are Winery has been instrumental to the growth looking down directly on the sweet, well-balanced, featuring honey and freshly-picked grapes. and international awareness of Barolo, vineyards. The concentric circles while championing sustainability and represent the descending vineyard community engagement in the Langhe rows. LABEL // region of Piedmont. Under the lead of visionary entrepreneur, Oscar Farinetti, “Bricco” in Piemontese dialect is the Fontanafredda has built a portfolio of wines word for “the hilltop,” which is the most that express the depth and diversity of the valuable area in terms of vineyard Langhe, produced from grapes that are quality. “Tondo” refers to the Monferrato farmed from organic and sustainably area where Briccotondo grapes are managed vineyards. Since the 2018 harvest, sourced. The hills there are smaller than Fontanafredda is the largest certified the Langhe, producing wines with a organic winery in Piedmont. rounder and fruitier, profile. 20