# Parpan (Fontanafredda)

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

- **Producer:** Fontanafredda
- **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
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-06



## Summary

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

## Food pairings

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