About

Fontanafredda is one of the oldest and most prestigious wineries in Italy, a heritage and geographical icon, and one of the main producers and exporters of Barolo. Historically the winery has been instrumental to the growth and international awareness of Barolo wine. Today, one on twelve bottles of Barolo produced carries a Fontanafredda’s label. It is famous because Fontanafredda was born from a love story between King Vittorio Emanuele II, the first king of Italy, and the countess Rosa Vercellana, also known as “La Bela Rosin.” Today, Fontanafredda owns 250 acres of land: it it the largest owner of vineyards in the Barolo area but it is the biggest private grapes buyer in the region, working since generations with a network of 400 local farmers. The total annual production consists of 750,000 cases of different wines and spalkling wines based mainly on the indigenous varieties of which Piedmont is rich: 43 percent Red Wines (Barolo, Nebbiolo, Barbaresco, Barbera, Dolcetto and other typical appellations from Piedmont); 26 percent White Wines (Arneis, Gavi, Chardonnay); 28 percent Sweet Wines and Sparkling Wines( including Moscato d’Asti and Asti) and 3 percent Sparkling Wines – Traditional Method (Alta Langa). In this way Fontanafredda tries to express the terrific diversity of Piedmont in terms of grape varieties, appellations and wine styles. No other Italian region can offer the same variety of products, of all types, all with a tradition, and heritage behind them. In Italy, Fontanafredda is a pioneer in sustainability, because since 1990 it has been one of the first wine companies to apply “green” strategies to grape cultivation as well as to wine production. in 2018 as the first largent estate in Piedmont to be "organic certified". Lastly, Fontanafredda is also one the most beautiful destinations for the wine tourism in the Langhe region. which in 2014 became the 50th Italian site to be included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The estate is visited by more the 100,000 visitors per year and visitors can enjoy excellent hospitality facilities, which include 4 restaurants, 3 hotels, 1 convention center, a theatre, a wine store and many other amenities