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and herbicides and has introduced controlled grassing to work to improve the vineyard soils. Fontanafredda’s
objective is to recount the uniqueness of the area in every MGA (Additional Geographical
Statement), and in every single vineyard, enhancing the biodiversity of the Langhe and preserving its
history. Fontanafredda is one of the 181 MGAs named after a group of namesake vineyards at the start
of Serralunga d’Alba. At the heart of the Fontanafredda MGA lie four of Fontanafredda’s most historic
and iconic vineyards: Vigna La Rosa with 70 years of continuous production, Vigna S. Pietro, Vigna
Bianca and Vigna Gallareto. Other notable vineyards include Vigna La Delizia in Serralunga, within
the Lazzarito MGA, and Vigna La Villa in Barolo, in the Paiagallo MGA, which date back to the royal
era and were commissioned by Emanuele Alberto, the son of the first King of Italy.
Fontanafredda produces Barolo DOCG, Barbaresco DOCG, Nebbiolo d’Alba DOC, Barbera d’Alba DOC,
Dolcetto Diano d’Alba DOCG, Dolcetto d’Alba DOC, Langhe Rosso DOC, Piemonte DOC Barbera,
Piemonte DOC Dolcetto and Langhe DOC Nebbiolo, Alta Langa DOCG, Timorasso Colli Tortonesi
DOC, Roero Arneis DOCG, Langhe DOC Arneis, Langhe DOC Chardonnay, Asti Spumante DOCG,
Langhe DOC Riesling, and Moscato d’Asti DOCG. Its annual production corners 6% of the entire Barolo
appellation. The winery produces 7 million bottles which are exported to over 80 countries.
Fontanafredda views Piedmont as a region defined by its varied terroir and choice of high quality
wines, a region that has successfully repositioned itself both nationally and internationally to overcome
the challenges of climate change. The Nebbiolo, Barolo and Barbaresco grape varieties play a
pivotal role in contributing to Piedmont’s fame around the world. Fontanafredda focuses on sustainable
quality and is therefore committed to the ‘Green Renaissance’, which targets environmental,
ethical and social sustainability through measures such as reducing emissions, using eco-sustainable
packaging and involving the community in organic production. Fontanafredda manages a 12-hectare
forest in the lower Langa region to increase biodiversity and supports organic farming without the use
of herbicides, pesticides or synthetic fertilisers. Over the last sixty years, Fontanafredda has created a
community of farmers who produce quality varieties including Nebbiolo, Barbera, Dolcetto, and it is
IN THE 19 TH -CENTURY CELLARS OF FONTANAFREDDA, AS TRADITION DICTATES, LARGE FRENCH AND
CROATIAN OAK BARRELS (ALLIER AND SLAVONIAN) ARE USED TO AGE BAROLO AND THE FINE RED
WINES OF THE LANGHE REGION (BARBARESCO, NEBBIOLO, BARBERA)
72 SPRING 2024 • GILBERT & GAILLARD - THE FRENCH EXPERTS ON WINE