# Papagena (Fontanafredda)

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

- **Producer:** Fontanafredda
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Alba Superiore DOC
- **Grape:** 100% Barbera
- **Production area:** Serralunga d'Alba
- **Exposure:** West-facing
- **Serving temperature:** 16-18°C
- **Storage:** 5-8 years
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-06



## Summary

Part of Fontanafredda's Pensiero range, this Barbera d'Alba Superiore comes from a west-facing site in Serralunga d'Alba, built for more structure and aging potential than the estate's base Barbera d'Alba.

## Tasting notes

Rich, enveloping bouquet of ripe plum and cherry with elegant cinnamon and clove spice notes; full-bodied and rounded on the palate, with soft tannins and vibrant acidity reflecting Serralunga d'Alba's mineral, structured terroir; long, sapid finish with a blackberry-jam echo

## Food pairings

Grilled and roasted red meats, aged cheeses, richer pasta dishes