Cascina Fontana CASCINA FONTANA Barbera d’Alba 2022

Description

Cascina Fontana Barbera d’Alba is a work of oenological art, rich and full-bodied, which stands out for its ability to improve as the years pass. The result of meticulous processing, the wine takes advantage of a maturation phase in used wooden barrels and cement tanks, which contribute to giving the product a note of elegance, mitigating its natural acidity, typical of this vine.

After bottling, Barbera continues its refinement process in the bottle for at least six months, further maturing in terms of complexity and harmony.

The vineyards located in the Barolo area give this Barbera an extraordinary ability to evolve and age for over ten years, giving the palate an increasingly rounded, soft and nuanced drink.

This wine lends itself beautifully to accompanying a wide range of dishes, from succulent appetizers, to cured meats, through pasta dishes, roast meats and mature cheeses. With its versatility, the Barbera wine of Cascina Fontana is the ideal companion to enhance the flavors of every table.

Mario and Luisa Fontana founded Cascina Fontana in 1995 with four hectares inherited from Mario’s family. Since Mario is a sixth generation winemaker, the decision to continue producing local wines was an easy one. Cascina Fontana is located in Monforte d’Alba in Perno, with vineyards located in Castiglione Falletto, La Morra and Sinio. Mario and Luisa are dedicated to the classic grapes of the region: Nebbiolo, Dolcetto and Barbera.

Mario’s approach to winemaking and viticulture are traditional and passed down from his grandfather. First, he ensures that the fruit is always harvested at cool temperatures and always by hand. The grapes determine the duration of fermentation and therefore maturation. Dolcetto rests in steel for maturation, while Barbera and Nebbiolo rest in combinations of large barrels and 225-litre barriques for a year. The Nebbiolo passes for two years in Slavonian oak and spends a third year in cement. All wines spend a minimum of six months in the bottle before being released on the market, unfined and unfiltered.