Fontanafredda Serralunga d'Alba Barolo 2019 bottle

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Red fruit aroma family photo — Red fruit

Black fruit aroma family photo — Black fruit

Tasting facts

Taste: Dry

aciditySoft → Bright

sweetnessDry → Sweet

tanninGentle → Grippy

intensityLight → Bold

Drinking window · 2024–2039

With food · Beef, Lamb, Pasta, Game (deer, venison)

Market range $53.40–$66.99 (around the market median, Nov 9, 2026)

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House

Producer: Fontanafredda
Founded: 1858
Founder: Vittorio Emanuele II
Home region: Serralunga d'Alba, Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
Flagship: Barolo Vigna La Rosa
Ownership: Oscar Farinetti and Luca Baffigo (Eataly founders, since 2008)

King Vittorio Emanuele II bought the estate in 1858 for Rosa Vercellana; their son Emanuele Alberto, Count of Mirafiori, built the commercial wine business from 1878 and released one of the first wines labeled Barolo.

Since 1858, the Fontanafredda Estate & Winery has been instrumental to the growth and international awareness of Barolo. Since the 2018 harvest it is the largest certified organic winery in Piedmont. The 250-acre property in Serralunga d'Alba is the single largest contiguous wine estate in the Langhe, with 247 acres of vineyards.

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Sustainability / production facts

largest certified organic winery in Piedmont since the 2018 harvest

Nebbiolo (Barolo)

Fontanafredda Serralunga d'Alba Barolo 2019

Critics Choice · 93 points · Wine Spectator
Customer Favorite · 4.1 stars · Vivino

Description

Bright ruby red with garnet reflections; withered rose and underwood, small red fruit, hint of mint; silky yet tense, rotund and vibrant; young energetic tannin Grapes: 100% Nebbiolo.

Winemaker Notes

Serralunga Barolo is characterized by great structure and power. Dry and tannic, but with velvety texture and great balance. It has notes of vanilla, spices, withered roses and underbrush. balance. The finish is very long-lasting. Ideal with hearty red meat dishes and medium or mature cheeses.

Wine.com price

$69.99

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Type: Red
Varietal: Nebbiolo (Barolo)
Grapes
Country: Italy
Colour: Red
Price band: $60+
ABV: 14%
Oak: 1 year in Allier barrique, 2 years in 2000L oak casks, plus about 12 months in bottle
Aging: 36 months
Vineyard & soil: High content of limestone and grey marl, alternating with sand; vineyards south and south-west facing at 300-400m
LWIN: 1099171
Market median: $59.36 (Nov 9, 2026)

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Professional ratings

93ptsWine Spectator
This red rides a fine balance between elegance and austerity, with cherry, strawberry, rose and hay aromas and flavors fused to a spine of stiff tannins; nevertheless, this is long and engaging. Best from 2026 through 2042. 7,400 cases made, 5,100 cases imported.
91ptsJames Suckling
Aromas of fresh flowers, cedar and sandalwood as well as sliced plums. Medium body, fine tannins and a clean and crisp finish.
91ptsWine Enthusiast
Brooding aromas of black cherry, pepper and coriander all swirl in the glass alongside subtle notes of dried rose and crushed stone. The palate is brighter with tart red fruits on the core with notes of black tea, anise and superfine tannins on the lifted finish.