# Contessa Rosa Rosé (Fontanafredda)

> Rosé, Alta Langa DOCG by [Fontanafredda](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/fontanafredda.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/fontanafredda-contessa-rosa-rose).

- **Producer:** Fontanafredda
- **Style:** Rosé
- **Denomination:** Alta Langa DOCG
- **Grape:** Pinot Nero, Chardonnay
- **Production area:** Piedmont, Italy
- **Soil:** White clay, alternating with layers of sand and calcareous marl.
- **Exposure:** South and South-West facing
- **Vineyard planting:** 5,000 vines/ha
- **Vinification:** Grapes are hand-harvested into 20 kg sized-crates and poured directly into the press, where they are delicately crushed. Part of the Pinot Noir is crushed and left on skins in temperature-controlled tanks at 50°F for 12-24 hours. After maceration, it undergoes soft-pressing. The must obtained is transferred to temperature-controlled tanks where static decanting takes place. The Chardonnay and remainder Pinot Noir is gently pressed, the skins are discarded immediately and the must is fermented in stainless steel tanks at a low temperature (64-68°F). Following fermentation, the wine is kept on its fine lees until spring, until blended with the Pinot Noir from the other fermentation process. In May, the wine undergoes a second fermentation in bottle with the aid of a very special expedition liqueur, a small amount of 1967 Barolo.
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-18



## Summary

An elegant Rosé from Alta Langhe, offering delicate flavors and a refined character.

## Tasting notes

The perfume is reminiscent of orange blossom, pomegranate, chinotto orange and black plums, followed with ginger, nutmeg, lavender, basil and custard. The perlage is fine and persistent in the mouth, with balanced acidity and slightly sweet note. A mineral, savory sensation ends with a citrusy aftertaste.