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Cascina Fontana

Monforte d'Alba · Cuneo (CN)
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Established
1995
Mario and Luisa Fontana
Yearly production
estate (Barolo)
Location
Perno, comune of Monforte d'Alba, province of Cuneo — in the Barolo zone of the Langhe
Cuneo (CN)
Vineyard area
5 ha
Nebbiolo, Barbera and Dolcetto across crus in Castiglione Falletto, La Morra and Sinio

Appellations

Barolo DOCGLanghe DOC

History

The Fontana family has grown wine at Perno, a hamlet of Monforte d'Alba, for six generations since 1820. Grandfather Saverio recognised the potential of the site and of Barolo before the 1950s.

The independent winery Cascina Fontana was established in 1995 by Mario and Luisa Fontana, giving the family estate its own label.

Mario farms about five hectares across some of the finest crus of Castiglione Falletto, La Morra and Sinio, planted to the classic Langhe varieties, and makes traditional, age-worthy Barolo.

Wines

Illustrative selection
Barolo
Barolo DOCG · Nebbiolo
The estate's traditional Barolo, blended from several crus.
Barolo Castiglione Falletto
Barolo DOCG · Nebbiolo
A commune bottling from Castiglione Falletto.
Langhe Nebbiolo
Langhe DOC · Nebbiolo
A Langhe Nebbiolo from the estate.
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