Year in and year out, Fontanafredda’s Serralunga d’Alba Barolo is a superb value among Barolos. The Fontanafredda estate was established in 1858 and is the largest in the Barolo appellation with over 210 acres of vineyard. The wine reflects the pure fruit and vivid character of its origins. The 2013 Serralunga d’Alba Barolo is an appealing and complex red. While it shows the elegance of the 2013 harvest and the sleek spiciness of French oak, the greatness of the Nebbiolo grape takes center stage. Layers of juicy cherry, raspberry and plum fruits are underlain by floral rose hints and elements of leather, sandalwood, smoke and spice. The beautiful, long finish reveals the inherent delicacy and complexity of the wine. Delicious now, it can cellar well for another 10 to 15 years.
Fontanafredda, Barolo DOCG (Piedmont, Italy) 2013
By Wayne Belding