# Vigna Gatinera 108 Mesi Riserva (Fontanafredda)

> Sparkling, Alta Langa DOCG by [Fontanafredda](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/fontanafredda.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/fontanafredda-vigna-gatinera-108-mesi-riserva).

- **Producer:** Fontanafredda
- **Style:** Sparkling
- **Denomination:** Alta Langa DOCG
- **Grape:** 100% Pinot Nero
- **Production area:** Serralunga d'Alba
- **Soil:** White clay with layers of chalky/calcareous sand
- **Exposure:** East-facing, 400-600m asl
- **Harvest:** End of August, beginning of September
- **Vineyard planting:** Guyot-trained, 4,300 vines/ha, same single historic parcel as the other Vigna Gatinera releases
- **Vinification:** Soft pressing and static must decantation; fermentation split between temperature-controlled stainless steel and barrique in underground cellars; second fermentation and lees aging in bottle (Metodo Classico), disgorged at 108 months, the longest of the four progressive releases
- **Serving temperature:** 8-10°C
- **Storage:** Drinks well now
- **Vintage:** 2016
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-06


## Summary

The longest-aged of the four progressive disgorgements (72/84/96/108 months) of Fontanafredda's single-parcel Pinot Nero Alta Langa Riserva, sharing its 2016 vintage with the 96-month release but showing a further year on the lees.

## Tasting notes

Golden colour with green highlights; fine, persistent perlage; deep, toasty aromas of white-fleshed fruit, dried nuts and fresh bread, at its most complex and creamy from the extended lees contact

## Food pairings

Aperitif, richer first courses, shellfish, aged cheeses