Barolo through the Ages with Roberto Bruno of Fontanafredda

On today's show, Jessica interviews Roberto Bruno, CEO and Commercial Director of Fontanafredda in the commune Serralunga d'Alba in Barolo. Roberto has worked at this historic estate for 34 years and has even lived for a time in the eponymous village. Roberto and Jessica get into the origins of Fontanafredda which is really tied to the origins of Barolo as a whole. In 1858, King Vittorio Emmanuele II purchases a renowned hunting lodge and grounds as a gift to his mistress Rosina. Shortly thereafter, the king also purchases vineyards and is the first to use the word Barolo on bottles. Roberto also leads us through various other notable and historical moments in the region, such as the Barolo boys, promoting Seralunga as a communes, the organic movement and so much more. For more information: History of Fontanafredda Fontanafredda's US Importer: Palm Bay Roberto Bruno on Instagram

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Barolo through the Ages with Roberto Bruno of Fontanafredda is an episode from Another Bottle Down- Wine Podcast by Mark Rashap and Jessica Dupuy.

This episode is 51:50 long.

This episode was published on Jul 21, 2025.

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