Rating 98
Style Red
Variety
Vintage 2019
Appellation
Italy
ABV 14%
Price $92.00 
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Reviewed 2026-11-10

Davide Fregonese 'Prapò' Barolo 2019 Review

Born and raised in northern Italy, Davide Fregonese spent 25 years working in finance and engineering before returning to his roots in Piedmont to pursue his love of wine. His dream of making wine in Barolo took form when two small plots became available in Serralunga d’Alba, one of the region’s most esteemed villages. This bottling comes from the Prapò vineyard, a plot with south-eastern exposures on limestone soils. The precision and elegance of the wine is evident from the moment the bright garnet liquid hits your glass: Distinct, perfumed notes of truffle, soil, mushrooms, orange zest, and rose petals float up and announce that this is a pure expression of Nebbiolo from one of its greatest terroirs. The savory notes carry over to the palate where they meet with raspberry, strawberry, and cherry flavors, reflecting the grape’s signature tart red fruit character. It also showcases Nebbiolo’s powerful structure, with grippy tannins and bright acidity that hint this wine can go on aging for years — or at least nudge you to cook up an excellent pasta to accompany it.

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Davide Fregonese 'Prapò' Barolo 2019
Born and raised in northern Italy, Davide Fregonese spent 25 years working in finance and engineering before returning to his roots in Piedmont to pursue his love of wine. His dream of making wine in Barolo took form when two small plots became available in Serralunga d’Alba, one of the region’s most esteemed villages. This bottling comes from the Prapò vineyard, a plot with south-eastern exposures on limestone soils. The precision and elegance of the wine is evident from the moment the bright garnet liquid hits your glass: Distinct, perfumed notes of truffle, soil, mushrooms, orange zest, and rose petals float up and announce that this is a pure expression of Nebbiolo from one of its greatest terroirs. The savory notes carry over to the palate where they meet with raspberry, strawberry, and cherry flavors, reflecting the grape’s signature tart red fruit character. It also showcases Nebbiolo’s powerful structure, with grippy tannins and bright acidity that hint this wine can go on aging for years — or at least nudge you to cook up an excellent pasta to accompany it.

Reviewed On: 11-10-2026
98
POINTS
Davide Fregonese 'Prapò' Barolo 2019
Born and raised in northern Italy, Davide Fregonese spent 25 years working in finance and engineering before returning to his roots in Piedmont to pursue his love of wine. His dream of making wine in Barolo took form when two small plots became available in Serralunga d’Alba, one of the region’s most esteemed villages. This bottling comes from the Prapò vineyard, a plot with south-eastern exposures on limestone soils. The precision and elegance of the wine is evident from the moment the bright garnet liquid hits your glass: Distinct, perfumed notes of truffle, soil, mushrooms, orange zest, and rose petals float up and announce that this is a pure expression of Nebbiolo from one of its greatest terroirs. The savory notes carry over to the palate where they meet with raspberry, strawberry, and cherry flavors, reflecting the grape’s signature tart red fruit character. It also showcases Nebbiolo’s powerful structure, with grippy tannins and bright acidity that hint this wine can go on aging for years — or at least nudge you to cook up an excellent pasta to accompany it.

Reviewed On: 11-10-2026