Fontanabianca Barbaresco 2019.
Made from the Nebbiolo grape grown around the village of Nieve, in Piedmont and is part of “I Borghi più belli d’Italia” which translates to “the most beautiful villages of Italy”. It’s a group of small Italian villages of historical interest and well worth a visit if your every in the region.
Unlike its more masculine ‘brother’ Barolo, it is lighter in character and requires less cellaring to bring out the its best. Like all Italian wines it is made with the intent of drinking it with food. On that topic, Truffles, game such as Goose, Elk, Duck, Rabbit and Veal are recommended and of course Beef and Steak. Cheeses include Fontina, Gorgonzola, Parmesan, Robiola and Romano work best. The high acidity and tannins make it perfect for fatty meats with earthy sauces. Where Barolo is hailed as the King of red wines Barbaresco is most definitely the Queen.
Enough about food, the aroma’s range from floral to bright red fruits with a lively attitude. The palate is approachable and smooth with layers of cherries and strawberries dominating with secondary notes of spices and red plums. This is a totally enjoyable wine to drink, especially with the above food pairings. Further cellaring for 5 – 10 years will be rewarded.
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