- Last updated on April 3, 2023
Welcome! This is our Fontanafredda Barolo Serralunga d’Alba review.
Fontanafredda Barolo Serralunga d’Alba is a premium red wine from the Barolo region of Piedmont, Italy.
Made from 100% Nebbiolo grapes, this wine is a true representation of the region’s winemaking tradition.
The wine is aged in oak barrels for 24 months, followed by an additional 12 months of maturation in the bottle, resulting in a wine that is complex and elegant.
Find below our Fontanafredda Barolo Serralunga d’Alba full review along with our food pairings recommendations, serving tips, curiosity, and where you can buy it.
Let’s begin!
Our Fontanafredda Barolo Serralunga d'Alba Review
- Brand: Cantine Fontanafredda
- Grape Varietal:Â Nebbiolo
- Region:Â Italy, Piemonte
- Tasting Notes: Ripe Cherry & Strawberry fruit notes
- Glass & Serving: Aroma Collector / 59-68 °F (15-20 °C) / Decant 1 hr
- Store: Up to 20 Years
- Price Range: ~$55
- Bottle Size: 750 ml
Fontanafredda Barolo Serralunga d'Alba review: What's its color?
Fontanafredda Barolo Serralunga d’Alba has a deep, garnet color with slight orange reflections at the rim.
When swirled, the wine leaves long and slow legs on the glass, indicating its full-bodied nature.
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Fontanafredda Barolo Serralunga d'Alba taste like?
Fontanafredda Barolo Serralunga d’Alba is entirely made from Nebbiolo grapes and aged 24 months in oak barrels.
It is then left to mature in the bottle for an additional 12 months, resulting in a complex and elegant wine.
Is Fontanafredda Barolo Serralunga d'Alba sweet?
No, it’s not sweet. Fontanafredda Barolo Serralunga d’Alba wine is a dry wine.
Dry wine contains less than 15 g/L.
Learn more about wine sweetness level here.
Fontanafredda Barolo Serralunga d'Alba review: Which food pairs well with it?
Fontanafredda Barolo Serralunga d’Alba pairs well with a range of dishes, including roasted meats, such as lamb and beef.
It pairs also very well with rich and hearty pasta dishes, such as mushroom risotto, beef ragù or truffle tagliolini.
The wine also pairs well with aged cheeses, such as Parmigiano Reggiano, and dark chocolate.
Fontanafredda Barolo Serralunga d'Alba review: What's its alcohol content?
Fontanafredda Barolo Serralunga d’Alba wine’s alcohol content is 14%.
In case you wonder about alcohol content or more precisely Alcohol By Volume, i.e. ABV, measure the alcoholic strength of a drink.
There is a direct relationship between the sugar left in the wine after the alcoholic fermentation has taken place, i.e. Residual Sugar or RS, and ABV.
During alcoholic fermentation, the yeast transforms the sugar in the grape juice into alcohol.
Grapes with high residual sugar will therefore produce dry wine with a high ABV.
How many calories are in a glass of Fontanafredda Barolo Serralunga d'Alba wine?
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture [1] a 5-ounce glass will contain about 120 to 130 calories.
Alcohol contains 7 calories per gram. So a wine with high ABV will have a higher calories per glass than a wine with low ABV.
Furthermore, sugar contributes to the calorie count.
A dry wine will usually have 4 calories per grams vs a sweet wine that will have around 20 calories per grams of carbs, which include sugar.
What is Cantine Fontanafredda?
Here is an extract from the Cantine Fontanafredda website itself:
“Born in 1858 from the love story between the King of Italy, Vittorio Emanuele II, and Rosa Vercellana.
We have always been a community, united by respect for the land, and today we have 120 hectares of ORGANIC crops that frame Italy’s first Storytelling Village.“
Conclusion
Fontanafredda Barolo Serralunga d’Alba is an exceptional wine that truly showcases the winemaking expertise of the Barolo region.
The wine’s complex aromas and flavors, as well as its smooth texture and well-integrated tannins, make it a wine to be savored and appreciated.
Its versatility in food pairings also makes it an excellent choice for a variety of occasions, whether enjoyed with a hearty meal or on its own.
Fontanafredda Barolo Serralunga d’Alba is a must-try for any wine enthusiast and is a testament to the quality of Italian winemaking.
Once you had it, we’d love to know your opinion, so reach out and let’s know what you think! Enjoy!
