Fontanafredda is a 250-acre estate in Serralunga d’Alba, in Italy’s Piedmont region. The history-laden estate dates its beginnings to the mid-19th century, when it became the personal property of Victor Emmanuel II, who a few years later became the first king of a united Italy. It was later passed on to the king’s son Count Emmanuel Guerrieri, whose mother was the Countess of Mirafiori and Fontanafredda, and the estate eventually took its name from her title. Today the estate is owned by Italian businessmen who have steered the estate toward making both modestly-priced wines and collectible fine wines. Known for their Barolos and Barberas, the estate's wines have invariably earned 2 to 3 bicchieri – with 3 being the highest rating – from Gambero Rosso, Italy’s leading wine journal.