I consumed this as part of my birthday lunch along with a
2008 PHI Pinot Noir from the Yarra Valley. The Pinot won wine of the day (see original note and updated comments here), but
the Fontanfredda was also impressive and provided me with the Nebbiolo hit I
was after.
At 10 years
of age those famous Serralunga tannins have softened somewhat and the
acidity has integrated, but both remain prominent enough to deliver a wine with
a great sense of texture. Classic flavours of liquorice, sour cherry, and tea
leaf. There’s also an interesting and appealing orange peel note. Tends to
earthiness through the back palate though perhaps doesn’t quite finish with the
length to push it up there for higher points. Very enjoyable now, but will also continue to age
well, turning increasingly savoury over
the next 10 years. Rated: 4 Stars
RRP: $80-90
Closure: Cork
Drink: 2014-2024
Website: http://www.fontanafredda.it/web/en
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