Fontanabianca

Ruby with violet reflections. Round bouquet of elderberries, blueberry muffins and dried spices. Well structured on the palate with a well-proportioned body, beautiful ripe tannins and a hint of delicate almond tones in the round final. SUPERIORE.DE

Light yellow with silver reflections. In the soft bouquet orange zest with a discreet stone fruit touch and delicate herbal spice. Medium-bodied, white apple fruit, mineral and persistent, restrained fruit sweetness on the finish, a multi-faceted and very fresh food companion. SUPERIORE.DE

Fontanabianca has created an elegant and densely packed Barbera. It shows the exuberance and potential of the grape, yet with appropriate restraint. It is neither jammy nor too fruity, but indulges with a fine dose of dried cherry, blackberry and plum aromas, plus some Spanish cedar with a fine citrus note. A balanced drop with a beautiful final. SUPERIORE.DE

A Nebbiolo for purists. Pine resin, dried fruit and ethereal spices on the nose. On the palate, we find lots of juicy cherry, cassis, robust tannins and a fine mineral acidity in addition to sweet plum. This drop demands a strong food companion and is a great pleasure in this combination! SUPERIORE.DE

With less than two grams of residual sugar, this high-quality spumante, produced using the Champagne method, is a particularly dry representative of its kind. The Chardonnay grapes come from clay and limestone terroir about 450m above sea level in the small municipality of Neviglie. Fresh and floral on the nose with beautiful citrus and subtle yeast notes. Fine perlage, harmonious on the palate with a fine creaminess and a multilayered finish. SUPERIORE.DE

Bright ruby red with orange reflections. Fine bouquet of violets, forest floor and a balsamic camphor note. On the palate Marasca cherry, some raspberry, liquorice and a mint note. Fresh acidity and the right amount of elegant tannins round off the lively and long final. SUPERIORE.DE

Medium-bodied ruby red, fine rose bouquet with hints of tea and dried herbs. Beautiful black cherry aroma with well-integrated wood notes makes it a balanced and at no point intrusive wine. The 2016 climate also gave this Nebbiolo an impressive precision and straightness. SUPERIORE.DE

"Medium red; some fruit, tobacco; powerful, juicy, good tartness, very pleasant." Merum

"Developed-looking mid ruby with bricky rim. Brooding, complex, deep nose with a hint of Moroccan leather. Generous but not yet fully open fruit, stitched together by gorgeous chewy tannins and ripe acidity. Good medium-term potential." Jancis Robinson

Medium-bodied ruby red, fine rose bouquet with hints of tea and dried herbs. Beautiful black cherry aroma with well-integrated wood notes makes it a balanced and at no point intrusive wine. The 2019 climate also gave this Nebbiolo an impressive precision and straightness. SUPERIORE.DE

"Medium red, spicy, some fruit, appealing; fluid, juicy, good depth, caramel, length, pleasant astringency, pleases." Merum

"Wonderful representative that combines power and finesse, in addition has good inner tension and density and works harmoniously from A-Z, shows classic fruit notes, stays long and gives a lot of pleasure and enjoyment." Weinwisser

"Just mid ruby. Impressive, deep red-fruit nose with savoury spice touches. Full fruit on the palate kept in check by lots of hefty tannins. There is an abundance of everything, but the whole remains elegant and well balanced. Pure raspberry fruit finish." Jancis Robinson

"Lovely concentration of red fruit with some currants and strawberries. Very fruity for the vintage. Full-bodied with round, polished tannins and a chewy finish. It’s a very typical Barbaresco, with solid concentration for the vintage." James Suckling

"Packaged in its distinctive black label, the Fontanabianca 2019 Barbaresco Serraboella is a subdued, graceful and incredibly silky wine that falls softly over the palate and caresses the senses. There is a lot of beauty here with red fruit aromas, powdered licorice, raspberry tart and plenty of blue flower or lilac. I love the fine texture of the mouthfeel." Wine Advocate

"Aromas of new leather, menthol, licorice and dark-skinned berry shape the nose on this perfumed red. Juicy and savory, the radiant palate delivers succulent black cherry, crushed raspberry, star anise and cinnamon set against a backbone of firm, fine-grained tannins. It's vibrant, balanced and youthfully tense, with nervous acidity." Wine Enthusiast

A Nebbiolo for purists. Pine resin, dried fruit and ethereal spices on the nose. On the palate, we find lots of juicy cherry, cassis, robust tannins and a fine mineral acidity in addition to sweet plum. This drop demands a strong food companion and is a great pleasure in this combination! SUPERIORE.DE

Medium deep ruby red with orange reflections. Wonderful bouquet of fine sour cherry and strawberry compote with restrained oak spice. Multi-layered and juicy on the palate with a potpourri of dark fruits framed by fine-grained tannin. Well structured, it leads into an interesting, long finish. SUPERIORE.DE

Only in the best years, the grapes from the one-hectare Barbera vineyard "Brunet", planted by Matteo's grandfather in the 1960s, are turned into their own Barbera d'Alba Superiore, and this is bottled in a few hundred magnum bottles after 2 years of ageing in large wood, and only released in small quantities on request. The 2018 edition is more restrained and elegant than the classic Barbera Superiore of the house. A brightness and freshness shines from the glass, which, together with the bouquet of wild cherry and blackberry, reveals a terrific independence and finesse. Then, in the drink, a depth and length flanked by well-proportioned acidity and mild tannins, which make the wine a great companion for juicy steaks or braised game dishes as it matures in the bottle. This is a Barbera Cru in a class of its own! SUPERIORE.DE

Medium-bodied ruby red, fine rose bouquet with hints of tea and dried herbs. Beautiful black cherry aroma with well-integrated wood notes makes it a balanced and at no point intrusive wine. The 2019 climate also gave this Nebbiolo an impressive precision and straightness. SUPERIORE.DE

"Medium red, spicy, some fruit, appealing; fluid, juicy, good depth, caramel, length, pleasant astringency, pleases." Merum

"Wonderful representative that combines power and finesse, in addition has good inner tension and density and works harmoniously from A-Z, shows classic fruit notes, stays long and gives a lot of pleasure and enjoyment." Weinwisser

"Just mid ruby. Impressive, deep red-fruit nose with savoury spice touches. Full fruit on the palate kept in check by lots of hefty tannins. There is an abundance of everything, but the whole remains elegant and well balanced. Pure raspberry fruit finish." Jancis Robinson

"Lovely concentration of red fruit with some currants and strawberries. Very fruity for the vintage. Full-bodied with round, polished tannins and a chewy finish. It’s a very typical Barbaresco, with solid concentration for the vintage." James Suckling

"Packaged in its distinctive black label, the Fontanabianca 2019 Barbaresco Serraboella is a subdued, graceful and incredibly silky wine that falls softly over the palate and caresses the senses. There is a lot of beauty here with red fruit aromas, powdered licorice, raspberry tart and plenty of blue flower or lilac. I love the fine texture of the mouthfeel." Wine Advocate

"Aromas of new leather, menthol, licorice and dark-skinned berry shape the nose on this perfumed red. Juicy and savory, the radiant palate delivers succulent black cherry, crushed raspberry, star anise and cinnamon set against a backbone of firm, fine-grained tannins. It's vibrant, balanced and youthfully tense, with nervous acidity." Wine Enthusiast

Medium deep ruby red with orange reflections. Wonderful bouquet of fine sour cherry and strawberry compote with restrained oak spice. Multi-layered and juicy on the palate with a potpourri of dark fruits framed by fine-grained tannin. Well structured, it leads into an interesting, long finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sophisticated aromas of nutmeg, dark berry, dried meat, citrus peel and dry earth follow through to a full-bodied palate with polished, chewy tannins that give length and tension to the wine. Plenty going on here. Try after 2024." James Suckling

"Tightly wound, with a compact matrix of tannins putting a grip on the cherry, raspberry, mineral, tar and tobacco flavors. Shows energy, along with a kernel of ripe fruit that lingers on the long aftertaste." Wine Spectator

"Packaged with a black label, the Fontanabianca 2019 Barbaresco Bordini delivers the goods with a bright, fruit-driven bouquet layered with dried cherry, licorice and mild spice. The precise focus of the bouquet is what stands out most in this classic vintage, along with the wine's firm and linear mouthfeel." Wine Advocate

"Truffle, camphor violet and ripe berry aromas come together on this fragrant red. Full-bodied and full of flavor, the delicious palate doles out juicy Morello cherry, raspberry compote, baking spice and star anise while firm, refined tannins provide support. Bright acidity keeps it balanced." Wine Enthusiast