# Barolo Riserva Pensiero (Fontanafredda)

> Red, Barolo DOCG Riserva by [Fontanafredda](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/fontanafredda.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/fontanafredda-barolo-riserva-pensiero).

- **Producer:** Fontanafredda
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barolo DOCG Riserva
- **Grape:** 100% Nebbiolo
- **Production area:** Alba's Langhe area
- **Soil:** Miocene-Helvetian and Tortonian, rich in limestone and marl
- **Exposure:** Various exposures except north, 300-400m asl
- **Harvest:** First-second ten days of October
- **Vineyard planting:** Guyot, 4,500 plants/ha
- **Vinification:** Traditional fermentation for an average of 15 days in temperature-controlled steel vats (28-30°C) with floating cap and frequent pump-overs, followed by extended skin contact. Aged never less than 62 months, at least the first 36 in wood barrels.
- **Serving temperature:** 18°C
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-06



## Summary

Pensiero line Barolo Riserva, a distinct bottling from the Platinum-line Barolo Riserva, aged at least 62 months.

## Tasting notes

Attractive ruby red with garnet highlights turning orange with age. Clean, full, intense bouquet of withered flowers, dry leaves and underbrush. Warm, soft palate with sweet, velvety tannins and a long, fresh finish.

## Food pairings

Ideal with rich red meats and medium to mature cheeses; also excellent as an after-dinner wine.