Fontanabianca is owned and operated by the Pola and Ferro families. Both families tend to the 22.5 vineyard acres located in the famous Barbaresco wine zone (Piedmont region in the township of Neive). This winery has been in both families for generations and each family member shares with dedication their hard labor to produce the best vineyards possible. The vineyards are spread out in three different locations. In each, the appropriate grape variety has been planted in order to best take advantage of the natural habitat conditions. The Pola and Ferro families are particularly proud of their Barbaresco wine produced from the Sori Burdin vineyard. (Consulting enologist is Beppe Caviola)

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Dolcetto d'Alba DOC 2003

100% Dolcetto

A delicate but well-made Dolcetto, with clean wild fruit aromas and flavors, soft tannins and a chocolaty fruit finish. Drink now. (JS)

Barbera d' Alba DOC 2003

100% Barbera

Simple, young Barbera, with floral, mineral character, medium body, fresh palate and simple finish. Lacks a bit of fruit character. Drink now.

Lange Arneis DOC 2003

100% Arneis

Aromas of apples and cream. Medium-bodied, with a lovely, creamy texture and lots of fruit. Fresh acidity. Superclean and well-made. Drink now. (JS)

Barbara d' Alba "Brunet" DOC 2001

100% Barbera

Lots of fresh black fruit and mineral character. Medium- to full-bodied, with a fresh, fruity palate and a medium finish. Drink now.

Barbaresco DOCG 2000

100% Nebbiolo

Got to like this. Very pretty and enticing aromas and flavors of plum and mushroom, with hints of cherry skin. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a fresh finish.

Barberesco Sori Burdin DOCG 2000

100% Nebbiolo

Amazing aromas of ripe, plummy fruit, Indian spice and flowers, with just the hint of meat. Full-bodied and very concentrated, with amazing tannins and superripe fruit. Huge yet balanced.