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1997 Fontanafredda Barolo Serralunga d'Alba
Nebbiolo
- Italy
- Piedmont
- Langhe
- Barolo
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Community Tasting Notes 12
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StasMedvedev.lv Likes this wine: 91 points
March 1, 2018 - WineTalks.club Barolo Cru Night
Opened bottle 2hr in advance.
Purplish cherry unclear color w/ lots of sendiment. Strong reduction on the nose almost disqualified it as flawed, but improved in 2hrs spent in glass.
Very tannic structure. High acidity. Good on the palate. Muscular powerful wine from village of Serralunga d'Alba located in the eastern part of Barolo winemaking area.
Typically ageworthy bold wines w/ medium-full body.
Was interesting to compare to same '97 Cannubi -
dwmichel Likes this wine: 90 points
October 15, 2017 - Dried black cherry, black raspberry, dried rose, light graphite, dusty earth, light tar, dried tomato leaf. Almost Brunello-like, but curiously more soft than an '88 that I had. Still good acidity and tannins are very fine and well integrated. I believe this is a bit after it's prime, but Fontafredda is consistent enough to rely on a good product from most years. Drink up!
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sdwineguru Likes this wine: 91 points
July 10, 2015 - Mid-brick, amber edges; older Italian nose; wood, leather, earth; mid-body; balanced; softening tannins; slightly metallic finish; excellent food wine. w/veal
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Rezy13 Likes this wine:
May 30, 2014 - Friday Night Double Blind Tasting $40+ (Bin 75): Crimson core with orange rim, aged; soy, fennel, brown sugar, sandalwood, pure cherry, aged but still good flavors and richness; a ripe vintage that seems to be on an accelerated pace but this was well stored.
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Mellers wrote:
February 9, 2014 - Decanted 3 hours. Delicate but quite muted nose. Showing its age I think as acidity dominating over fruit and structure. One dimensional
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More notes
Wine Definition
- Vintage 1997
- Type Red
- Producer Fontanafredda
- Varietal Nebbiolo
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard Serralunga d'Alba
- Country Italy
- Region Piedmont
- SubRegion Langhe
- Appellation Barolo
- UPC Code 086785410234
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 80 (54%)
- Consumed 68 (46%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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- CountryItaly
- RegionPiedmont
- SubRegionLanghe
- AppellationBarolo