{"product_id":"barolo-fontanafredda-1978","title":"Barolo Fontanafredda 1975","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Barolo Fontanafredda 1975 originates from an estate with a history resembling a historical drama. Located in Serralunga d'Alba and Barolo within the Langhe hills, the property was founded in 1858 by King Vittorio Emanuele II, Italy's first king after unification. He established the estate as a gift for his mistress and later wife, Rosa Vercellana, known as 'Bella Rosin'. Their son, Emanuele Alberto, Count of Mirafiore, subsequently developed the winery and released the first Barolo label from the property with the 1878 vintage. The historic Villa Reale, formerly the King's hunting lodge, remains at the center of the estate, while the characteristic buildings bear the brown and ochre stripes of the Savoy colors as a visible reminder of its royal origins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wine is produced in Piedmont, a prestigious region in northwestern Italy surrounded by the Alps. The dramatic, steep hills of the Langhe subregion are often enveloped in thick autumn fog, which protects the vineyards and provides a long, perfect ripening period. Barolo is one of the most prominent wine areas here, deeply connected to the Nebbiolo grape. The 1975 vintage in this classic area is described as tight and traditional, achieving a score of 84 points. Nebbiolo is recognized as a top Italian grape variety, primarily cultivated in the Barolo and Barbaresco areas of Piedmont.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFontanafredda holds a unique position within the Barolo appellation. The entire 120-hectare vineyard constitutes its own MGA and monopole-cru, an exceptional status in an area where most crus are divided among numerous owners. These vineyards are part of a larger property exceeding 300 hectares, making it Italy's largest contiguous winery. Vinification and bottling for this Denominazione di Origine Controllata wine took place in the production zone of Serralunga d'Alba. The estate's immense cellars utilize traditional Slavonian oak barrels for the winemaking process. At the time of this vintage, the winery was owned by the bank Monte dei Paschi di Siena, which acquired it in 1931, long before its modern transition into Piedmont's largest certified organic winery under the ownership of Oscar Farinetti.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fontanafredda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57187907174726,"sku":null,"price":1500.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/3478\/1950\/files\/generated-809_1ebcf59b-239c-4a1c-b5f6-f2f9c8cc7560.jpg?v=1787563175","url":"https:\/\/bottleswithhistory.dk\/en\/products\/barolo-fontanafredda-1978","provider":"Bottles With History","version":"1.0","type":"link"}