Winemaker Notes
Complex nose with traces of withered flowers, such as roses and, above-all, geraniums. On the palate, warm, soft, and inviting, with velvety tannins, great balanced and a lingering finish.
Ideal with flavorful pasta dishes, meats and medium-aged cheeses.
Professional Ratings
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
COMMENTARY: The 2021 Fontanafredda Ebbio is a classic Nebbiolo from Langhe. TASTING NOTES: This wine shows aromas and flavors of dried and savory earth tones. Pair it with a slow-cooked lamb stew. (Tasted: April 7, 2024, San Francisco, CA)
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James Suckling
Sliced cherries with some orange-peel and floral aromas follow through to a medium body, fresh acidity and a clean and bright finish.
Attracting the most glory, prestige and fame to the Piedmont region, Nebbiolo in all of its expressions—Barolo, Barbaresco, Roero, Ghemme and Gattinara—creates a complex wine, truly unique for its delicate qualities combined with strength and a great potential to improve over time.
But Nebbiolo isn’t all there is to red wine from Piedmont! Barbera is the most planted variety and historically most popular as a dependable, food-friendly, everyday wine.
Beyond these two, a surprising number of red varieties call Piedmont their home. Worth a try include Dolcetto for its bold concentration and aromas of spice cake. Other grapes to investigate include Freisa, Croatina, Brachetto, Grignolino and Pelaverga.