2013 Fontanafredda Vigna La Rosa Barolo DOCG

The Vigna la Rosa is located behind the gardens beyond the central cluster of buildings that make up the stunningly beautiful Fontanafredda estate. The 2013 Barolo Vigna la Rosa offers firm structure and elegance, that stylistically speaking pegs the wine closer to the more robust Serralunga d'Alba identity. This wine is aged in a combination of barrique and large oak casks. The bouquet is redolent of dark fruit and spice and there is a distant hint of roasted chestnut on the finish. It offers staying power and strength. ~ 93 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

Interesting aromas of dried strawberry, lemon grass and stone follow through to a full body, chewy tannins and a savory finish. This is really tannic and powerful. Needs four or five years to soften. ~ 93 James Suckling

Pale ruby colour with a tawny rim. Elegant perfume with floral hints, rose petal, wild berries, fine praline and mild spices. The palate is delicious, supple and rounded with layers of wild berry fruit, tobacco, pain d’épices and a bright freshness underneath. Long and lingering finish still with a slight tannic bite but fine layers and complexity.~ 93 Tasted by Andreas Larsson

Ripe cherry, leather, iron and tar flavors mark this dense, vibrant red. All the components are here, but this needs some time to come together. The fruit and tannins dovetail on the long finish. Best from 2022 through 2036. 1,667 cases made, 119 cases imported. ~ 92 Wine Spectator

Menthol, licorice and woodland berry aromas follow over to the luminous, elegant palate, along with white pepper and wild cherry. Bright acidity and firm, refined tannins lend both balance and finesse. Drink 2020–2033. ~92 Wine Enthusiast

~ 91 Falstaff

~ 91 Cellar Tracker