# Barolo Chinato (Fontanafredda)

> Fortified, Barolo Chinato by [Fontanafredda](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/fontanafredda.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/fontanafredda-barolo-chinato).

- **Producer:** Fontanafredda
- **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
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25


## Summary

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

## Food pairings

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