# Marne Brune (Fontanafredda)

> Red, Nebbiolo d'Alba DOC by [Fontanafredda](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/fontanafredda.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/fontanafredda-marne-brune).

- **Producer:** Fontanafredda
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Nebbiolo d'Alba DOC
- **Grape:** 100% Nebbiolo
- **Production area:** Alba, Biancardi locus
- **Soil:** Sant'Agata marls alternating with Diano d'Alba sandstones, coarse sands and mixed clays
- **Vinification:** Certified organic; whole-cluster ("grappolo intero") fermentation to preserve fruit integrity
- **Serving temperature:** 16-18°C
- **Storage:** 4-6 years
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-06



## Summary

An organic, whole-cluster Nebbiolo d'Alba named for the "marne brune" (brown marls) of its Sant'Agata Fossili soils, with a Ginkgo biloba leaf and fossil on the label nodding to that ancient geology.

## Tasting notes

Floral and spiced, with notes of withered rose and geranium; deep and soft on the palate, spiced and well-balanced with vibrant, persistent tannins

## Food pairings

Alba truffle dishes, meat secondi, cured meats and semi-aged cheeses