Fontanafredda La Lepre Diano d'Alba

0.75L | 14.0%

20 , 9 5

Dolcetto

Fontanafredda

Aantal

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Fontanafredda La Lepre Diano d'Alba

Taste & Aging

Light

Bold

Smooth

Tannic

Dry

Sweet

Soft

Acidity

Drinking Window

Aging phase Until 2026

Ready to drink 2026 - 2028

Past peak After 2028

Aromas

Blackberries Raspberries Plums Black cherries Almond

Food Pairing

Pasta with tomato sauce Pizza Cold cuts

Vintage Report

The 2020 vintage in Piedmont achieved an exceptional score of up to 96 points. The wines are structured and promising, ideal for drinking now or in the near future.

A unique glass made from the Dolcetto grape in Piedmont, specifically Diano d'Alba, and Fontanafredda knows how to make something truly beautiful with it! La Lepre is a still, dry red wine, vinified from Dolcetto grapes, characterized by the right sugar and alcohol content and good, consistent acidity. This gives this red wine wonderful aromas. One to truly savor!

The best grapes for Fontanafredda wines

Since 1858, the Fontanafredda estate and winery have played a key role in the growth and international recognition of Barolo. The winery also champions sustainability and social responsibility in the Langhe region of Piedmont. The vineyards are located in the region's finest villages—Serralunga d'Alba, Barolo, and Diano d'Alba—in the heart of the rolling hills of the Langhe. The vineyards are situated at altitudes between 200 and 400 meters, and the soil is rich in a unique clay content. The winery owns a total of 70 hectares planted with Nebbiolo, Barbera, Dolcetto, and Moscato grapes. In addition, some fifty local winegrowers supply Fontanafredda with their finest grapes, which are then processed into the winery's commercial wines. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats with frequent pumping-over of the must to optimize the extraction of color and tannins at a controlled temperature (25-26 degrees Celsius). At the end of malolactic fermentation (late November), the wine remains in barriques for four months, followed by a short period in stainless steel tanks before bottling. The wine is released after a short period of bottle aging.

A fruity red wine from Fontanafredda

This Diano wine is a deep ruby red with violet highlights in the glass. Its fine, fruity bouquet has a very persistent, distinct undertone of blackberry and raspberry, interwoven with hints of plum and black cherry. The palate is pleasantly dry, and the strong, almond-like finish brings out its fullness and velvety smoothness with light tannins, creating a very pleasant, fine balance.

Product details

Alcohol content	14.0%
Vintage	2020
Size	0.75L
Region	Piedmont
Producer	Fontanafredda
Varietal(s)	Dolcetto
Oak aging	Yes, Four months in barriques, followed by a short period in stainless steel tanks.
Ideal serving temperature ?	14° - 16°C