Winery · Piedmont

Fontanafredda

Name: Fontanafredda
Address: Piedmont, IT

King Vittorio Emanuele II bought Fontanafredda in 1858—it became Barolo's largest estate, produced the first single-vineyard Barolo in 1964, and is now fully organic.

What to do there

TourFontanafredda Royal EstateTour the estate built by Italy's first king for his mistress. Taste wines in the royal cellars and explore 100 hectares of Barolo vineyards.

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