Red

Parpan

By Fontanafredda, Barolo, Piemonte, Italy

Fontanafredda Parpan

Fontanafredda's Pensiero-tier, single-vineyard Dolcetto d'Alba from the Parpan site, built with a longer maceration and steel aging than the estate's base Dolcetto.

Tasting notes

A more structured, single-vineyard expression of Dolcetto d'Alba, part of Fontanafredda's Pensiero range

Pairs well with

Piedmontese charcuterie, pasta with meat sauce, semi-aged cheeses

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Dolcetto d'Alba DOC
Grape
100% Dolcetto
Cru / vineyard
Parpan
Vinification
Fermented in stainless steel at 25-26°C with frequent pump-overs to optimise colour and tannin extraction; after malolactic fermentation (end of November) the wine rests six months in steel before bottling
Serving temperature
16-18°C
Storage
3-5 years

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