Barbera Bricco Tondo Piemonte DOC

Notes - The estate of Fontanafredda has come a long way since the days when it was the hunting lodge to the late King Emmanuel and the home to his mistress the Bella Rosa Rosin. Danilo Drocco took over the winemaking reins over five years ago and the results have revolutionised the estate. New labels and more confident presentation, wines that reflect not only the current tastes, but also the character of the wonderful area they hail from and the recognition of quality for the Barolo ‘cru’s’ that have responded to love and care with awesome results.The wine is aged partly in new barrels made of oak from Allier, and partly in large Slavonian oak casks. It stays in wood for around five months, and is bottled in late spring following light clearing using egg-white. this is a ruby-red wine with purple highlights. The nose is packed with black fruit, especially blackberries and plums, with slight spicy overtones hinting at black pepper and cinnamon. Sweet, soft tannins come together in a closely-woven texture that merges with the fruit, while a crisp freshness provides a long, tasty finish. Excellent with pasta, particularly with a cheese based sauce, or meaty pizzas and pan fried or barbecued red meat.
 
     

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