{"product_id":"barolo-fontanafredda-1999","title":"Barolo Fontanafredda 1997","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 1997 Barolo DOCG from Fontanafredda is produced in Piedmont, a prestigious wine region in northwestern Italy surrounded by the Alps. The name Piedmont literally translates to \"at the foot of the mountain.\" The region is celebrated for its profound focus on terroir and its dramatic, steep hills, particularly in the Langhe area southwest of Alba. Here, thick autumn morning fog often blankets the landscape, protecting the grapes and providing a long, perfect ripening period. The 1997 vintage from this area achieved a score of 88 points and is described as soft and ripe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBarolo is one of Piedmont's most renowned appellations and is inextricably linked to Nebbiolo. Recognized as an Italian top grape, Nebbiolo is known for yielding elegant wines with significant structure. In accordance with the classic traditions of the area, this wine is crafted from 100% Nebbiolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Fontanafredda estate boasts an origin story akin to a historical drama. It was founded in 1858 by King Vittorio Emanuele II, Italy's first king following the unification, as a gift for his mistress and eventual wife, Rosa Vercellana, affectionately known as 'Bella Rosin'. Their son, Emanuele Alberto, Count of Mirafiore, further developed the winery and released the estate's first Barolo label with the 1878 vintage. Today, the property's distinctive buildings still feature brown and ochre stripes, proudly displaying the Savoy colors as a visible testament to its royal heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter being sold to the Monte dei Paschi di Siena bank in 1931, the estate entered a new chapter in 2008 when it was acquired by Oscar Farinetti and Luca Baffigo. This modern ownership has placed a strong emphasis on sustainability, eventually making Fontanafredda the largest certified organic winery in Piedmont. The estate holds a highly unusual position within the Barolo appellation, as the entire Fontanafredda property constitutes its own MGA and monopole-cru—a unique status in an area where most crus are divided among numerous owners. With 120 hectares of vineyards set within a broader estate of over 300 hectares, it stands as Italy's largest contiguous vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fontanafredda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57201784127814,"sku":null,"price":2400.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/3478\/1950\/files\/generated-824_39a6b6cd-259e-49f0-829b-ffd7783227d1.jpg?v=1787744600","url":"https:\/\/bottleswithhistory.se\/en\/products\/barolo-fontanafredda-1999","provider":"Bottles With History","version":"1.0","type":"link"}