The Fontana family has been producing wine in Monforte D’Alba, in the heart of the Langhe, for six generations, since 1820. Throughout these 200 years, they have always adhered to preserving tradition from the vineyards to the cellar lined with botti. But it was in 1994 that Mario Fontana began his chapter, on a mission to restore what his grandfather had put in place. Timing was on his side, as Piedmont was pulsing to the beat of the radically courageous Barolo Boys and the region’s wines began to be recognized and exported all over the world. The winery produces only classic red wines from the Langhe, Dolcetto, Barbera and Nebbiolo and Mario oversees the entire production cycle along with his wife, Luisa.

Mario has been making this Barolo since 2013; an ode to the Fontana family whose roots run deep here. It is only made when the vintage allows, and is sourced from two vineyard holdings in Castiglione Falletto: 1.2 hectares in Valletti (one of the most esteemed plots in all of Barolo) and 0.6 hectares in Villero. For centuries, Barolo has been made here by humble growers whose greatest wealth was spirit, heart and honesty. Mario dedicates this wine to his family, who for 6 generations have continued to believe in the earth of Castiglione Falletto and the potential of its vines which they love, like him, so unconditionally.