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Wednesday, October 9th, 2024

BODACIOUS BAROLO - BURSTING WITH BLACK FRUIT

From Serralunga d'Alba, the greatest Barolo commune — where the most legendary Barolo hail from:

100-point Giacomo Conterno's Monfortino,

Bruno Giacosa's Red Labels,

Massolino,

Ettore Germano,

Luigi Baudana,

Yet Fontanafredda's costs HUNDREDS LESS!!!

Happy Friday Artisans,

We have 47 bottles left of the year's best Barolo buy, which you can enjoy anytime over the next 20 years. This wine's QPR is off the charts.

Since 1858, the Fontanafredda Estate & Winery has been instrumental to the growth and international awareness of Barolo, while championing sustainability and community engagement in the Langhe region of Piedmont. Under the lead of visionary entrepreneur, Oscar Farinetti, Fontanafredda has built a portfolio of wines that express the depth and diversity of the Langhe, produced from grapes that are farmed from organic and sustainably managed vineyards. Since the 2018 harvest, Fontanafredda is the largest certified organic winery in Piedmont.

Serralunga d'Alba is a fascinating place, because it’s the furthest major Barolo village from the village of Barolo itself, and yet it’s producing some of Barolo’s greatest wines. It has the quality, but not so much the industry. It’s a backwater, and yet its top wines have more international fame than any other in Italy.

All my best,

—James Tran

2018 Fontanafredda Barolo Serralunga d'Alba

94 Points - Catherine Fallis, Master Sommelier:

"Full, chewy, gripping, tart and dry with notes of plum, cherry jam, black licorice, dried herbs, vanilla and cedar. Vegan. C.F."

93 Points - Wine Enthusiast:

"Aromas of eucalyptus join ripe red berry, rose, new leather and dark spice. Elegantly structured, the focused, taut palate exhibits crushed raspberry, star anise and menthol alongside firm, fine-grained tannins. Fresh acidity keeps it vibrant and balanced. Drink 2025–2033." - KK (9/1/22)

92 Points, #78 Top 100 of 2022 - Wine Spectator:

"This is a lovely expression of cherry, rose and mineral flavors, with freshness and purity. Shows a solid underpinning of dense yet refined tannins. Long finish. Best from 2025 through 2042. 5,100 cases imported." - BS (Dec 2022)

92 Points - James Suckling:

"A tinge of orange to the cherry color of this. Slightly musty, but pleasant aromas of dried cherries and raspberries with hints of leather and dust, as well as dried flowers. Medium-to full-bodied with a good core of fruit and fine tannin and plenty of acidity. Long, bright finish. Vegan. Sustainable." (Feb 2022)

• This wine is aged one year in barrique (Allier) and two years in 2,000L oak casks, followed by additional bottle aging for about 12 months.
• ABV: 14%

Elsewhere: $72.00

Ours: $61.97

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