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Date Printed: 5/23/2013
Fontanafredda Serralunga d'Alba Barolo 2001
Fontanafredda Serralunga d'Alba Barolo 2001
 (search item no. 96809)
Wine Spectator rating: 89 points
PRICE ON 5/23/2013: $42.99

ratings pedigree (past vintages):
2008 Wine Spectator rating: 91 points
2008 The Wine Advocate rating: 90 points
2007 Wine Enthusiast rating: 94 points
2007 James Suckling rating: 92 points
2006 Wine & Spirits rating: 92 points
2006 Wine Spectator rating: 91 points
2006 James Suckling rating: 90 points
2005 Wine Spectator rating: 90 points
2005 The Wine Advocate rating: 89 points
2004 Wine Spectator rating: 89 points
2003 The Wine Advocate rating: 90 points

Winemaker's Notes:

 Garnet-red with ruby highlights that take on a slightly orange tone over time, it has a clear-cut, intense nose with overtones of vanilla, spices, withered roses and underbrush; its taste is dry, but soft, full-bodied, velvety and wellbalanced, and is very long-lasting.
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