About this wine
Cascina Fontana's Langhe Nebbiolo is sourced in equal parts from Vigna del Castello in Sinio and Vigna del Pozzo in Castiglione Falletto. Compared to the estate's Barolo, the Nebbiolo grapes here undergo a shorter maceration, producing a fresher, more immediately approachable wine that still carries the variety's characteristic aromatics and balance of tannin and acidity — a more accessible entry point into the producer's traditional style.
A friendly introduction to Nebbiolo — the classic floral, red-fruit character without needing years of cellaring.
Sommelier's Note
"Proof that Nebbiolo doesn't require decades in the cellar to show its character — bright, aromatic, and immediately rewarding."
Food Pairings
Pairs well with roasted poultry, mushroom risotto, and grilled sausages. Also complements Japanese dishes such as soy-glazed duck breast or grilled eel with sansho pepper.
When to drink it
A versatile weeknight dinner wine or a casual gathering with wine-curious friends.
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Nebbiolo
- Style
- Red
- Price Range
- ¥6,500-7,500 (reference estimate converted from overseas retail prices around $45-51; not a confirmed Japan market price)
Terroir & Winemaking
Equal-parts blend of fruit from Vigna del Castello (Sinio) and Vigna del Pozzo (Castiglione Falletto). Macerated on the skins for 12-15 days, shorter than the Barolo. Aged approximately 8 months in stainless steel followed by about 12 months in large Slavonian oak casks.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How is this different from Cascina Fontana's Barolo?
- It uses different vineyard sources (Sinio and Castiglione Falletto) and a shorter maceration, resulting in a fresher, more approachable wine meant to be enjoyed sooner.
- Is it ready to drink now?
- Yes, it is crafted to be approachable on release rather than requiring long-term cellaring.
- What does it taste like?
- Fresh red cherry and raspberry with dried rose petal aromatics and a light earthy undertone.
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Barbera d'Alba
RedBarbera
Cascina Fontana's Barbera d'Alba is sourced from Vigna del Castello in Sinio and Vigna del Pozzo in Castiglione Falletto — the same parcels behind the estate's Langhe Nebbiolo. Hand-harvested and fermented spontaneously with native yeasts, it channels Barbera's characteristic vivid acidity into a wine of real structure, balancing bright dark fruit with the estate's traditional, low-intervention winemaking.
バローロ
Barolo
RedNebbiolo
Cascina Fontana's flagship Barolo is a traditional blend of Nebbiolo from three historic cru parcels: Villero and Valletti (cru Mariondino) in Castiglione Falletto, and Gallinotto (cru Giachini) in La Morra. Each parcel is hand-harvested and vinified separately, then blended to create a wine of classic structure and elegance. The producer deliberately avoids single-vineyard bottlings from these plots, following the traditional Barolo philosophy that blending crus produces greater harmony than any single site alone.
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Barolo del Comune di Castiglione Falletto
RedNebbiolo
This commune-designated Barolo is produced exclusively from Cascina Fontana's holdings within Castiglione Falletto: 1.2 hectares in the Valletti cru and 0.6 hectares in the Villero cru. Made only in exceptional vintages, it is a more concentrated, terroir-focused expression than the estate's standard Barolo, which also includes fruit from La Morra. Each parcel is vinified separately before blending, showing the structural precision and elegance typical of Castiglione Falletto.
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Dolcetto d'Alba
RedDolcetto
Cascina Fontana's Dolcetto d'Alba is sourced from Vigna del Castello in Sinio and Vigna Gallinotto in La Morra. Always the first grape harvested each year, it is vinified simply and without oak influence, preserving its natural freshness, bright acidity, and dark berry fruit. It is the estate's most immediate, easygoing wine, meant to be enjoyed young.