{"product_id":"barbera-dalba-fontanafredda-2000","title":"Barbera d’Alba Fontanafredda 2000","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Barbera d’Alba Fontanafredda 2000 is a red wine originating from the prestigious Piedmont region in northwestern Italy. Specifically, it comes from the classic Barbera d'Alba Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC), an area situated around Alba and the dramatic, steep hills of the Langhe. Piedmont, which translates to 'at the foot of the mountain,' is surrounded by the Alps and is renowned for its deep focus on terroir. The region's characteristic autumn morning fog often blankets the hills, protecting the vineyards and allowing for a long, steady ripening period.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine is crafted entirely from Barbera, a classic Italian grape variety that is widely cultivated in Piedmont as well as in regions like California. In the Barbera d'Alba area, this grape is grown side by side with Nebbiolo, combining the inherent characteristics of the variety with the serious winemaking traditions of the Langhe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Fontanafredda estate has a history rooted in Italian royalty. It was founded in 1858 by King Vittorio Emanuele II, Italy's first king after the unification, as a gift for his mistress and eventual wife, Rosa Vercellana, known as 'Bella Rosin'. Their son, Emanuele Alberto, Count of Mirafiore, further developed the estate and released its first Barolo label with the 1878 vintage. The winery's distinctive buildings, painted in the brown and ochre stripes of the House of Savoy, remain a visible reminder of its royal origins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter being sold to the Monte dei Paschi di Siena bank in 1931, Fontanafredda entered a new era in 2008 under the ownership of Oscar Farinetti and Luca Baffigo. The modern estate places a strong emphasis on sustainability. Fontanafredda holds a unique status in the area, as the entire estate constitutes its own MGA and monopole-cru, a rarity in an appellation where most crus are divided among multiple owners. With 120 hectares of vineyards within a larger 300-hectare property, it stands as Italy's largest contiguous wine estate, bottling its production in the commune of Serralunga d'Alba.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fontanafredda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57243856339270,"sku":null,"price":600.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/3478\/1950\/files\/generated-932_4b0974b9-81f5-4592-bee5-6451fc806360.jpg?v=1788342533","url":"https:\/\/bottleswithhistory.dk\/en\/products\/barbera-dalba-fontanafredda-2000","provider":"Bottles With History","version":"1.0","type":"link"}