# Vigna Gatinera 72 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-72-mesi-riserva).

- **Producer:** Fontanafredda
- **Style:** Sparkling
- **Denomination:** Alta Langa DOCG
- **Grape:** 100% Pinot Nero
- **Cru / vineyard:** Vigna Gatinera
- **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, single historic parcel, 100% Pinot Nero
- **Vinification:** Soft pressing and static must decantation; partial fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel, partial in barrique in underground cellars; second fermentation and lees aging in bottle (Metodo Classico), disgorged at 72 months as the first of four progressive releases (72/84/96/108 months) from the same vintage
- **Serving temperature:** 8-10°C
- **Storage:** Drinks well now; can hold further given its extended lees aging
- **Vintage:** 2018
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-18



## Summary

Fontanafredda's historic Alta Langa Riserva from a single 100% Pinot Nero parcel in Serralunga d'Alba, deliberately disgorged in four progressive stages (72, 84, 96 and 108 months) from the same vintage so the same harvest can be tasted horizontally or vertically at different stages of its evolution.

## Tasting notes

Golden colour with green highlights; fine, very persistent perlage; deep, complex aromas of white-fleshed fruit (peach, pear), toasted nuts and fresh bread; structured palate where Pinot Nero's body meets a sweet mousse and crisp acidity

## Food pairings

Aperitif, richer first courses, shellfish, aged cheeses