Barolo DOCG Fontanin 2020 - Livia Fontana
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Only available as a box of 6
CHF29.95
CHF179.70 for 6 bottles
CHF3.99/10cl
21.05.2026
3% quantity discount for orders over 24 bottles
About the wine
The ancestors of the Fontana family began cultivating vines in the hills around Castiglione Falletto, the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, over 400 years ago. The family's current winery was built in 1820 and is run by Livia and her children Michele and Lorenzo. Livia took over the winery from her father, which was unusual. She confidently renamed it from “Ettore Fontana” to “Livia Fontana.” The family is characterized by extraordinary foresight: As early as the 1960s, Ettore supplied its customers in Switzerland with its delivery van, a tradition that is still lived on today.
Item no. 1214231
Tasting note
My scent is complex: violets that look slightly macerated, accompanied by balsamic nuances and spices such as licorice and nutmeg. On the palate, I am strong, with great structure and soft but present tannin. I look serious yet seductive — a Barolo with backbone and soul.
Culinary recommendation
I belong at the table when strong aromas dominate. Paccheri with pork and cheese ragù are my home. I let an entrecote or braised beef on creamy mashed potatoes rise to top form.
Vinification
My grapes come from the Villero and Mariondino vineyards. The name Fontanin is a reminder of the Fontana family, who have lived here for over 200 years. I grow in marbled sandstone soils with sandy veins. The light soil gives me fine tannins, freshness and liveliness — qualities that make me unmistakable. After gentle fermentation, I stay in large oak barrels for about 32 months, where time shapes me. I produce just under 7000 bottles a year!
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Allergy information: Contains sulfites
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