# Le Rose Riserva (Franco Mondo)

> Red, Nizza Riserva DOCG by [Franco Mondo](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/franco-mondo.md), Nizza, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/franco-mondo-le-rose-riserva).

- **Producer:** Franco Mondo
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Nizza Riserva DOCG
- **Grape:** Barbera 100%
- **Cru / vineyard:** Mariano
- **Production area:** San Marzano Oliveto
- **Exposure:** South-East
- **Harvest:** Late harvest, for maximum concentration
- **Vineyard planting:** 1990
- **Vinification:** From a single estate vineyard in the Cru Mariano planted in 1990, exposed south-east and thinned in summer to under 45 quintals per hectare. Grapes are picked late and kept in crates; a long maceration on the skins is followed by 36 months' ageing in fine French oak and a further 12 months in bottle.
- **Serving temperature:** 16-18°C
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25


## Summary

The Riserva version of Franco Mondo's Nizza DOCG, from a single low-yield vineyard in the Cru Mariano planted in 1990 and aged 36 months in French oak. The estate has made it since the 2015 vintage.

## Tasting notes

Intense red with light violet highlights and a broad bouquet of black cherry, coffee and cocoa. Full, austere and velvety on the palate with a rich, silky finish.

## Food pairings

Structured meat dishes, game and aged or blue cheeses.