Fontanafredda Barolo Serralunga is fermented using traditional methods and spends 15 days in stainless steel vats with a floating cap at a controlled temperature (30-31° C). It stays in contact with the skins for 15 additional days. It is then aged for two years in French oak casks from Allier. The period of time it spends in bottle for further maturation depends on the vintage, but is never less than 12 months.

The color is garnet-red with ruby highlights that take on a slightly orange tone over time. It has a clear-cut, intense nose with overtones of vanilla, spices, withered roses and underbrush. The taste is dry, but soft, full-bodied, velvety and well-balanced, and is very long-lasting.

The 2012 Fontanafredda Barolo Serralunga is a Nebbiolo varietal from the renowned Barolo region in Piedmont, Italy. It has an alcohol content of 14.0% and is sealed with a cork closure, as is traditional for high-quality Barolos. This red wine is noted for its robust structure and rich texture, characteristics that are highly appreciated in Barolo wines.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate awarded this wine a score of 91, highlighting its substantial structure and rich texture. According to Monica Larner from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, the wine "does its township proud" with "broad shoulders" and "good structure." The tasting notes mention dark fruit nuances including blackberry and dried cherries, complemented by oak-driven tones of allspice, smoke, and tobacco. Larner suggests that while the wine shows potential for aging, it is also satisfactory for near-term consumption.

Wine Enthusiast also rated the 2012 Fontanafredda Barolo Serralunga with a score of 91. The review describes the wine as "fragrant and structured," with enticing scents of rose, violet, menthol, underbrush, and leather. The palate reveals layers of crushed raspberry, fleshy black cherry, cinnamon, clove, tobacco, and a hint of anise, all balanced by velvety tannins. Wine Enthusiast notes that the wine is already accessible and recommends drinking it through 2022.

Devon Magee from JJ Buckley gave the highest score of 93, describing the wine as "pale ruby at the core becoming garnet at the rim." Magee notes bright red cherry and cola on the nose with subtle sassafras and red rose aromas. The palate is described as "racy" with "bracingly fresh minerality," bright red fruit flavors, and a hint of salinity that enhances its drinkability. The finish is marked by tight, chalky tannins balanced by the wine’s intrinsic acidity, making it "super fresh and youthful" and suggesting it could age for another 5-10 years.

In summary, the 2012 Fontanafredda Barolo Serralunga is a well-structured, richly textured Nebbiolo with notable aging potential. It offers a complex bouquet and palate, making it a versatile choice for both immediate enjoyment and longer-term cellaring.