MGA Fontanafredda is a single-vineyard within the greater cru site of the Fontanafredda estate, itself demarcated as an MGA. As Fontanafredda is the only producer to farm this vineyard, this makes the wine a “monopole.” The vineyard is roughly 15 hectares and surrounds the historic cellars of the estate. It rests on ancient Helvetian and Tortonian soils, now covered with clayey mars and sand. Receiving South and Southwest, at a vineyard altitude of 250-310 meters above sea level. Vines are guyot trained with a planting density of 4,000-5,000 plants per hectare.

Fermented in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature, the wine macerates with its skins for about 1 month. Aged in medium and large oak casks for 2 years, followed by additional 12 months in bottle.

Notes of red berry fruits and violets with tight, but silky tannins. The finish of red fruit is long and persistent. Ideal with hearty stews and big red meat dishes. It’s also delicious on its own, for after dinner.