Fontanafredda "Proprieta in FF" Barolo DOCG 2017. [JS 95]

James Suckling 95 points. Wine Enthusiast 95 points. "Aromas of dried berries and plums with burnt orange and hints of cedar. Hazelnut and almond undertones. Medium-to full-bodied with ultra-fine tannins and a pretty finish. A kind of dusty texture at the end. Very elegant and long. Drink after 2024." JS. "Smooth and juicy, this fresh, polished red offers enticing aromas of rose, violet, forest berry and baking spice. On the delicious, succulent palate, refined tannins accompany ripe morello cherry, raspberry compote, nutmeg and cinnamon. It's already thoroughly enjoyable. Drink through 2031. "Kerin O’Keefe, WE. Winery Note: Fontanafredda is a cru that extends entirely within our Estate. This plot of land constitutes a border between soils of Helvetian and Tortonian origin. The result is a soil with transitional characteristics, with clayey marls and layers of clayey sand. The vinification process occurs in stainless steel vats at controlled temperatures. At the end of the fermentation, the new wine stays in contact with the grape marcs for about one month. The entire aging process occurs in medium and large oak casks for two years, followed by twelve months in bottles. 2017 presented the estate with an outstanding vintage. This wine has capacity to age for over 2 decades.

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