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Fontanafredda Raimonda Barbera D'alba 2015, Piedmont D.O.C., Italy: Classic Italian red wine with racy acidity for many dishes. Complex and layered with dark spices and black fruit. An attractive scent of smoke on the nose of this full-bodied Italian red wine. Some grip on the palate from tannins, but this can be helped with 1-2 hours of decanting. Pair with a rare filet mignon. Drink: 2017-2021. 23135 13.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 91/100. October 30, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review
Fontanafredda Riserva Barolo 2007, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy Drink: 2017-2020. 496836 14% XD 750 mL  $87.95. October 28, 2017 Full Review
Fontanafredda Contessa Rosa 2012, Alta Langa, Italy Drink: 2012-2020. 12% XD 750 mL  $40.00. October 30, 2017 Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Full Review
Fontanafredda Briccotondo Gavi 2016, Piedmont, Italy: A lovely fresh floral Italian white wine made from 100% Cortese grapes. The vines grow in calcareous soil. Pair with light seafood dishes. Drink: 2017-2021. 526707 12% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 88/100. August 15, 2018 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Fontanafredda Gavi Di Gavi 2016, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy: Floral and lovely with racy acidity for seafood. So aromatic and bursting with character. Dried apricot. Nice as a chilled aperitif when you're bored of beige wine. Drink: 2017-2020. 366948 12.50% D 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 91/100. May 20, 2018 Top Rated White Wine. Full Review
Fontanafredda Briccotondo Barbera 2016, Piedmont D.O.C., Italy Drink: 2017-2020. 372987 13.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95. October 30, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review
Fontanafredda Eremo Langhe Rosso 2014, Piedmont D.O.C., Italy: A terrific value from the northern Italian region of Piedmont. This robust red wine is made from the classic and distinctive Nebbiolo grape. Aromas of wild truffle and dark fruit and smoke. Decant 1-2 hours. Pair with game meats. Drink: 2016-2020. 454041 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. March 17, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Fontanafredda Barolo 2013, Piedmont DOCG, Italy: Vittorio Emanuele II, Italy's first king, bought this winery in 1858 and started making wines. The estate today is now owned by entrepreneur Oscar Farinetti. This northern Italian red is surprisingly nimble and elegant for Barolo, which usually strikes a much deeper chord. Great mouth-watering acidity for tangy tomato and meat sauces. Full-bodied and smooth with aromas of tart cherry and wild violet. Drink: 2018-2028. 20214 14% XD 750 mL  $32.95 Score: 91/100. October 30, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review
Fontanafredda La Rosa Barolo 2012, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy: This robust northern Italian red wine from the spectacular 2012 vintage is made by winemaker, Danilo. The vines are planted in sandy soils which makes it a more elegant Barolo. The vineyard is named after the Italian King's mistress, Bella Rosine, in the 1800s. Aromas of violets, truffles earth and blackberry. Pair with wild boar. Drink: 2017-2027. 40105 14% XD 750 mL  $74.95 Score: 94/100. October 30, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review
Fontanafredda Nebbiolo 2016, Langhe D.O.C., Italy Drink: 2018-2023. 397448 13.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95. October 30, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

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