Fontanafredda
Barolo
Barolo
2021
Vintage
Varietal
Nebbiolo
Where it is, October 2026
Too Young: holding until the full drinking arc opens in 2028.
Begin opening this bottle in 2028; its peak window runs from 2030 through 2046.
The ‘21 Barolo.
Fontanafredda Barolo 2021 is a Nebbiolo from Italy.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Barolo Nebbiolo should show rose, sour cherry and dried orange peel, with a darker note of earth and spice behind the fruit. Fontanafredda's 2021 bottling is expected to feel structured and precise, bright acidity meeting firm tannins across a long, finely textured palate. Its window opens in 2028, with peak years from 2030 through 2046 and a horizon to 2055; a persistent finish should keep developing toward savory detail.
The 2021 vintage
Fontanafredda's 2021 Barolo is a Nebbiolo from Italy.
About Fontanafredda
Fontanafredda's Barolo is a Nebbiolo from Italy.
From the cellar: pair with
Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Braised short ribs with truffle polenta
The wine's fresh acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Aged Comté with quince paste
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Fontanafredda Barolo 2021?
Fontanafredda Barolo 2021 is a Nebbiolo from Italy.
When should Fontanafredda Barolo 2021 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2028-2055. Within that arc, the peak window is 2030-2046. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with Fontanafredda Barolo 2021?
Pair this wine with Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter; Braised short ribs with truffle polenta; or Aged Comté with quince paste.