Fontanafredda - Tilson Barolo 1997 (750ml) Sardon de Duero

Fontanafredda - Tilson Barolo 1997 (750ml) Sardon de DueroFounded in 1858, legendary Italian producer Fontanafredda proclaims, "Barolo was not born by chance." Their story begins when King Vittorio Emanuele purchased the estate in the village of Serralunga dAlba as a gift for La Bella Rosina, the woman he loved. The land was so prized, that although Barolo was not yet established as the wine powerhouse it is today, Rosina requested: "If you really love me, give me that estate." In 1866, he purchased a

the wine ages on the fine lees until the spring of the following year

Leans toward toasty on the finish

and the wine was aged in 50% new oak (a little lower than the usual 60%)

The Heirloom Vineyard is a steep sloping 17-year-old parcel on two acres wedged between an arroyo and a knoll of Spanish oaks

19% Open Top Ferment

20 hl/ha (Half the volume due to hail)No SO2 (at this stage) Cask sample

An exotic blend of ripe forest fruit

this blend is a summer red if there ever was one

sorted by plot and desteamed

36% Merlot

then fresh raspberry and blackberry flavors on a full body

It’s a stylish wine