{"product_id":"barbera-dalba-fontanafredda-1999","title":"Raimonda Barbera d’Alba Fontanafredda 1999","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 1999 Raimonda is a Denominazione di Origine Controllata red wine from the Barbera d'Alba area in Piedmont, Italy. This classic wine region, situated around Alba and the Langhe hills, is known for cultivating the Italian Barbera grape alongside Nebbiolo. The grapes for this specific wine are sourced from selected vineyards within the municipalities of Serralunga d'Alba, Monforte, and La Morra. Barbera is a prominent grape in Piedmont, frequently grown in the region and deeply rooted in its viticultural practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePiedmont, which translates to \"at the foot of the mountain,\" is located in northwestern Italy and is surrounded by the Alps. It is widely regarded as one of the world's most prestigious wine regions, characterized by a strong focus on terroir. The landscape is defined by dramatic, steep hills, particularly in the Langhe subregion. During the autumn, these hills are often enveloped in a thick morning fog that protects the vineyards and facilitates a long, steady ripening period for the grapes. The area combines this natural freshness with the serious winemaking traditions of the Langhe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bottle features the embossed brand name of Fontanafredda, an estate with a history tied to Italian royalty. It was founded in 1858 by King Vittorio Emanuele II, Italy's first king after the unification, as a gift for his mistress and eventual wife, Rosa Vercellana, known as 'Bella Rosin'. Their son, Emanuele Alberto, Count of Mirafiore, further developed the estate and released its first Barolo label with the 1878 vintage. The winery's distinctive buildings, painted with brown and ochre stripes, still display the traditional Savoy colors as a visible reminder of its royal origins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter being sold to the Monte dei Paschi di Siena bank in 1931, Fontanafredda entered a new era in 2008 under the ownership of Oscar Farinetti and Luca Baffigo. The modern ownership has placed a strong emphasis on sustainability, making it the largest certified organic winery in Piedmont starting from the 2018 vintage. The estate holds a unique position in the area, as the entire Fontanafredda property constitutes its own MGA and monopole-cru. With 120 hectares of vineyards set within a larger estate of over 300 hectares, it stands as the largest contiguous winery in Italy. The wine is bottled directly by Fontanafredda at their facilities in Serralunga d'Alba.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fontanafredda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57588361888070,"sku":null,"price":105.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/3478\/1950\/files\/generated-1570_e219b33b-0c34-4550-8500-65f630aa24d7.jpg?v=1791893577","url":"https:\/\/bottleswithhistory.eu\/products\/barbera-dalba-fontanafredda-1999","provider":"Bottles With History","version":"1.0","type":"link"}