Sparkling · 2018
Hundred Sixty Eight
By Fontanafredda, Barolo, Piemonte, Italy
A limited-edition Alta Langa Riserva released to mark Fontanafredda's 168th anniversary, aged at least 80 months on the lees from the 2018 vintage — part of an ongoing birthday series (Hundred Sixty, Sixty One, Sixty Four, Sixty Six...) each with its own label commemorating the estate's history.
Tasting notes
Golden yellow colour with green reflections; a limited-edition Riserva marking the estate's birthday, showing the depth and toasty complexity typical of Fontanafredda's long-aged Alta Langa
Pairs well with
Aperitif, richer first courses, shellfish
Technical details
- Style
- Sparkling
- Denomination
- Alta Langa DOCG
- Grape
- 100% Pinot Nero
- Production area
- Langhe hills, Serralunga d'Alba
- Vinification
- Aged a minimum of 80 months on the lees before disgorgement, following the Metodo Classico
- Serving temperature
- 8-10°C
- Storage
- Drink now
- Vintage
- 2018
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