Allergic-Info: This wine can contain sulfites
yr. 2017 Wine Enthusiast:
94 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Fontanafredda Serralunga d'Alba" from the vintage 2017 on 01.10.2021 with 94 of 100 points.
"Smooth and savory, this lovely red has aromas of fragrant blue flowers, new leather, wild berries and tobacco leaf. On the elegant, structured palate, taut, refined tannins support raspberry compote, blood orange, licorice and baking spice. Drink 2022-2029. Kerin O'Keefe"
yr. 2017 Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com:
92 of 100 Points.
"Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com" has rated the wine "Fontanafredda Serralunga d'Alba" from the vintage 2017 on 01.08.2021 with 92 of 100 points.
"Affascinante e decisamente intrigante nel profilo principale mostra note di lamponi, ciliegie, succo di arancia e fiori bianchi misti. Corpo pieno, morbido e disteso al palato mostra tannini morbidi di grana fine ed un finale compatto di solida bellezza. Meglio dal 2024."
yr. 2016 Wine Enthusiast:
92 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Fontanafredda Serralunga d'Alba" from the vintage 2016 on 01.12.2020 with 92 of 100 points.
"Aromas of black-skinned berry and baking spice follow through to the focused, savory palate along with licorice and orange zest. It's linear and structured, with taut, fine-grained tannins. Drink 2024-2031. Kerin O'Keefe"
yr. 2016 Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com:
93 of 100 Points.
"Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com" has rated the wine "Fontanafredda Serralunga d'Alba" from the vintage 2016 on 01.12.2020 with 93 of 100 points.
"Eccentrico ed esuberante regala mordenza e carattere nei sentori di lamponi, ribes, fragole poco mature ed erba tagliata. Corpo pieno, tannini cremoso di qualità importante ed un finale solido e compatto. Meglio dal 2022."
yr. 2016 Falstaff:
89 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Fontanafredda Serralunga d'Alba" from the vintage 2016 on 01.10.2020 with 89 of 100 points.
"Strahlendes Rubinrot. In der Nase nach Granatapfel und Hagebutten, mittlerer Ausdruck. Am Gaumen mit zart süßem Fruchtkern, saftig, im Nachhall dann etwas zehrend."
yr. 2015 Wine Enthusiast:
94 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Fontanafredda Serralunga d'Alba" from the vintage 2015 on 01.10.2019 with 94 of 100 points.
"Aromas of woodland berry, rose, eucalyptus and forest floor are front and center. Elegant yet structured, the focused palate offers juicy cranberry, wild cherry and star anise accompanied by fine-grained tannins. Drink 2021-2027. Kerin O'Keefe"
yr. 2014 Wine Enthusiast:
91 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Fontanafredda Serralunga d'Alba" from the vintage 2014 on 01.11.2018 with 91 of 100 points.
"Iris, rose, forest floor and menthol aromas come to the forefront on this fragrant red. On the taut linear palate, bright acidity and refined tannins balance juicy sour cherry, red raspberry and star anise. Drink through 2024. Kerin O'Keefe"
yr. 2013 Wine Enthusiast:
93 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Fontanafredda Serralunga d'Alba" from the vintage 2013 on 01.01.2017 with 93 of 100 points.
"Woodland berry, crushed mint and pressed rose aromas lift out of the glass. Firmly structured but also boasting finesse, the focused palate presents red cherry, raspberry, clove and a hint of chopped herb framed in taut, fine-grained tannins and bright acidity. Drink 2025-2043."
yr. 2012 Wine Enthusiast:
91 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Fontanafredda Serralunga d'Alba" from the vintage 2012 on 01.01.2016 with 91 of 100 points.
"Fragrant and structured, this offers enticing scents of rose, violet, menthol, underbrush and a whiff of leather. The juicy palate offers layers of crushed raspberry, fleshy black cherry, cinnamon, clove, tobacco and a hint of anise alongside velvety tannins. It's already accessible. Drink through 2022."
yr. 2011 Wine Enthusiast:
93 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Fontanafredda Serralunga d'Alba" from the vintage 2011 on 01.01.2016 with 93 of 100 points.
"Rose, violet, red berry, cake spice and aniseed are some of the aromas you'll find on this delicious Barolo. On the balanced palate, notes of tobacco, licorice, clove and dried herb accent the juicy cherry-berry core. Ripe, firm tannins and fresh acidity provide structure."
yr. 2010 Wine Enthusiast:
92 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Fontanafredda Serralunga d'Alba" from the vintage 2010 on 01.01.2014 with 92 of 100 points.
"Violet, rose, juicy cherry-berry, cinnamon and clove all come together on this straightforward, vibrant wine. With its brisk acidity and enveloping, velvety tannins, this is already surprisingly accessible, but it will be even better in a few years. Drink 2018-2025."
yr. 2009 Falstaff:
92 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Fontanafredda Serralunga d'Alba" from the vintage 2009 on 01.09.2013 with 92 of 100 points.
"Dunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, zarter Waserrand. Zart rauchig unterlegte Nuancen von Zwetschken, Nougat, süßen Gewürzen, unterlegt mit Anklängen von Herzkirschen, ein Hauch von Velourleder, entwickelt sich gut im großen Glas. Stoffige Textur, dunkle Beerenfrucht, angenehme Extraktsüße, etwas Nougat, präsenter Tanninrahmen, gut integriertes Säurespiel, bleibt gut haften. Vermittelt bereits sein Potenzial, wird sich aber in einigen Jahres erst voll zeigen, verfügt über sicheres Reifepotenzial. Ein toller Begleiter zu Schmorbraten und Wildgerichten."
yr. 2009 Wine Enthusiast:
89 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Fontanafredda Serralunga d'Alba" from the vintage 2009 on 01.01.2013 with 89 of 100 points.
"Here's a straightforward Barolo with aromas of ripe berry, meat juices and a hint of leather. The palate shows black cherry flavors layered with mint and licorice. It's delicious, with big yet silky tannins, but there's little complexity and it finishes a bit short."
yr. 2008 Vinum Wine Magazine:
16 of 20 Points.
"Vinum Wine Magazine" has rated the wine "Fontanafredda Serralunga d'Alba" from the vintage 2008 on 01.11.2012 with 16 of 20 points.
"Kirsch- und Mentholnase; am Gaumen kernig, die Gerbstoffe robust, saftige Textur mit schöner Länge auf Aromen von reifen Pflaumen und Tabak. Optimales Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis."
yr. 2007 Wine Enthusiast:
94 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Fontanafredda Serralunga d'Alba" from the vintage 2007 on 01.01.2011 with 94 of 100 points.
"Thanks to new ownership and recent dynamic changes, the historic Fontanafredda estate is poised to bring us many beautiful surprises in the future. This gorgeous Nebbiolo from the opulent 2007 vintage delivers delicate floral aromas of red rose and violet in front of espresso, chocolate, cola and black cherry. Drink after 2018."
yr. 2006 Vinum Wine Magazine:
16 of 20 Points.
"Vinum Wine Magazine" has rated the wine "Fontanafredda Serralunga d'Alba" from the vintage 2006 on 01.10.2010 with 16 of 20 points.
"Verführerische Aromen von Himbeeren, von Lakritze und Blüten; am Gaumen saftig, die Gerbstoffe weich und gut eingebunden, endet auf Noten roter Beeren. Solide."
yr. 2004 Wine Enthusiast:
89 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Fontanafredda Serralunga d'Alba" from the vintage 2004 on 01.01.2009 with 89 of 100 points.
"Fontanafredda is a landmark estate for the entire winemaking area and this vintage of its lovely base Barolo is particularly delicious. The aromas are broad and intense and combine hickory notes with coffee, black fruit and spice. It's a modern, succulent wine executed in a bold and food- friendly style. Drink after 2015."
yr. 2009 Andreas Larsson - Tasted:
93 of 100 Points.
"Andreas Larsson - Tasted" has rated the wine "Fontanafredda Serralunga d'Alba" from the vintage 2009 with 93 of 100 points.
"Medium deep ruby with a rusty rim. Sweet red berries, spicebox and dry wood on the nose. The palate is youthful with good volume, plenty of extract, dense core of tannin, bright freshness, sour cherry and spicy flavors, young and restrained but with very good length, a fine example with good ageing potential."
yr. 2012 Andreas Larsson - Tasted:
93 of 100 Points.
"Andreas Larsson - Tasted" has rated the wine "Fontanafredda Serralunga d'Alba" from the vintage 2012 with 93 of 100 points.
"Medium deep ruby with a tawny rim. The nose is pure and fragrant with floral red fruit, hints of Roséhip, red cherry and raspberry with clove, ginger and some earthy mineral notes. The palate is dense and structured, still on the young side albeit with ripe extract and no harshness, bright and persistent flavours of ripe red fruit spiced with ginger and liquorice root, finely embedded wood and a long powerful finish, very nice."
yr. 2016 Andreas Larsson - Tasted:
93 of 100 Points.
"Andreas Larsson - Tasted" has rated the wine "Fontanafredda Serralunga d'Alba" from the vintage 2016 with 93 of 100 points.
"Medium deep ruby red colour with a tawny hue. Elegant and floral nose displaying rose petal, wild berries, fine chocolate and tobacco. Intense palate with plenty of volume, youthful but ripe tannin, seductive red fruit flavours, fine spices, tobacco notes and a very long silky finish."
yr. 2012 VertdeVin:
91 - 92 of 100 Points.
"VertdeVin" has rated the wine "Fontanafredda Serralunga d'Alba" from the vintage 2012 with 91 - 92 of 100 points.
"The nose is aromatic , rich and full. It reveals notes of wild blackberry , black olive and crushed strawberry associated with hints of boxwood /garrigue, chocolate as well as an imperceptible hint of caramelized oak . The palate is fruity , mineral , well-balanced and offers a beautiful freshness , a beautiful acid frame, fat, a slight unctuosity as well as a slight gourmandise. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fresh raspberry , fresh wild red berries associated with hints of cassis, plum , subtle touches of spices as well as a discreet hint of undergrowth , an oaky hint and a very discreet hint of mocha . Tannins are fine, slightly dusty and racy . Good length and gourmand persistence . There is an imperceptible iodine hint on the finish."
yr. 2016 VertdeVin:
91 - 92 of 100 Points.
"VertdeVin" has rated the wine "Fontanafredda Serralunga d'Alba" from the vintage 2016 with 91 - 92 of 100 points.
"The nose is fruity. It reveals notes of cherry, red berries, small notes of cornflower/lilac associated with fine touches of nutmeg and caramelization. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers freshness and dynamism. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy raspberry, fleshy/juicy cherry, small notes of small red nerries associated with touches of violet, lily as well as hints of chocolate and caramelization. Good length."
yr. 1998 Wine Enthusiast:
89 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Fontanafredda Serralunga d'Alba" from the vintage 1998 with 89 of 100 points.
"The standard blend of Barolo, with a production of 100,000 bottles, is very much up to the new standards of Fontanafredda. Aromas of wood and ripe fruit on the nose, with firm, dry tannins over the ripe fruit, give some sense of hidden power."
