WINERY: Francone
COUNTRY: Italy
REGION: Piemonte
APPELLATION: Langhe Rosso DOC
GRAPE: 100% Freisa, Nebbiolo, Barbera
WINEMAKER NOTES: Sourced from different vineyards in the municipality of Neive. Strictly done by manual harvest in early October. Fermentation and maceration of about 10 days. At least 15 months aging in 700-litre oak casks.
TASTING NOTES: Bright ruby red color. Intense and complex aroma featuring a perfect blend of fruity notes, cherry and red berries, with vanilla, spices and tobacco.
PAIRING SUGGESTIONS: Stuffed mushrooms, egg-pasta dishes, grilled or roasted meat, medium-ripened or old-ripened cheese.
ABOUT THE WINERY: Following Alberto (class of 1892 who ran an inn near Turin) an early Pioneer of Francone wines in Piemonte, Giovanni Battista took the company over from his mother Teresa and began making wine in 1940. In Neive, in 1964, Giovanni Battista and his sons Mauro and Silvano fulfilled their dream of building an imposing new winery, where the company is still based today. Today brothers Marco and Fabrizio Francone, with the invaluable help of dad Mauro, manage the vineyards and the winery.
Available ONLY for pick up, delivery or shipping in California.