Fontanafredda - Barolo Vigna La Rosa 2016 (750ml)

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Producer	Fontanafredda
Country	Italy
Region	Piedmont
Varietal	Nebbiolo
Vintage	2016
Sku	119542
Size	750ml

Fontanafredda Description

RNDC

Winemaker Notes

On the nose, clear-cut overtones of withered roses, violets, tobacco, underbrush, spices, and a slight touch of vanilla. Dense, closely-woven tannins start out smooth, almost velvety, and then explode in the palate with fruit. It is excellent served with flavorful meat dishes and mature cheeses.

Critical Acclaim

RP93
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The Vigna la Rosa is located behind the gardens beyond the central cluster of buildings that make up the stunningly beautiful Fontanafredda estate. The 2013 Barolo Vigna la Rosa offers firm structure and elegance, that stylistically speaking pegs the wine closer to the more robust Serralunga d'Alba identity. This wine is aged in a combination of barrique and large oak casks. The bouquet is redolent of dark fruit and spice and there is a distant hint of roasted chestnut on the finish. It offers staying power and strength.
JS93
James Suckling
Interesting aromas of dried strawberry, lemon grass and stone follow through to a full body, chewy tannins and a savory finish. This is really tannic and powerful. Needs four or five years to soften. Better in 2021.
WS92
Wine Spectator
Ripe cherry, leather, iron and tar flavors mark this dense, vibrant red. All the components are here, but this needs some time to come together. The fruit and tannins dovetail on the long finish. Best from 2022 through 2036.
WE92
Wine Enthusiast
Menthol, licorice and woodland berry aromas follow over to the luminous, elegant palate, along with white pepper and wild cherry. Bright acidity and firm, refined tannins lend both balance and finesse. Drink 2020–2033.