# Blanc de Blancs (Fontanafredda)

> Sparkling, Alta Langa DOCG by [Fontanafredda](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/fontanafredda.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/fontanafredda-blanc-de-blancs).

- **Producer:** Fontanafredda
- **Style:** Sparkling
- **Denomination:** Alta Langa DOCG
- **Grape:** 100% Chardonnay
- **Production area:** Serralunga d'Alba
- **Soil:** White clay with layers of chalky/calcareous sand
- **Exposure:** East and south-east facing, up to 600m asl
- **Harvest:** First ten days of September
- **Vineyard planting:** Estate Chardonnay parcels in the Castrino area
- **Vinification:** Soft pressing, static must decantation in temperature-controlled tanks, primary fermentation, then second fermentation and lees aging in bottle (Metodo Classico) for 30-36 months before disgorgement
- **Serving temperature:** 6-8°C
- **Storage:** Drink within a few years of disgorgement
- **Vintage:** 2022
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-06



## Summary

Fontanafredda's 100% Chardonnay Alta Langa, aged a minimum of 30 months on its lees in the traditional method, from estate vineyards above Serralunga d'Alba.

## Tasting notes

Straw yellow colour with fine, persistent perlage; intense aromas of dried fruit, bread crust and honey; fresh, fragrant and creamy on the palate

## Food pairings

Aperitif, and versatile enough to accompany a full meal