Fortified

Barolo Chinato

By Fontanafredda, Barolo, Piemonte, Italy

Fontanafredda Barolo Chinato

Fontanafredda's aromatized Barolo Chinato, made to an estate recipe preserved since the start of the 20th century — one of the "Speciality" wines alongside the estate's grappa.

Tasting notes

Sweet, spiced and herbal, built around the tannic backbone of Barolo

Pairs well with

Served neat as a meditation wine at the end of a meal, and a classic pairing with chocolate

Technical details

Style
Fortified
Denomination
Barolo Chinato
Grape
Nebbiolo (Barolo DOCG base)
Production area
Barolo production zone
Soil
White soil, rich in calcareous marl, strongly alkaline pH
Vinification
A Barolo DOCG base wine infused with china calissaia (cinchona bark) and a blend of aromatic herbs and spices, following a recipe the estate has kept since the early 1900s
Serving temperature
16-18°C
Storage
Keeps well after opening thanks to its fortified style

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