# Le Rose (Franco Mondo)

> Red, Nizza 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).

- **Producer:** Franco Mondo
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Nizza DOCG
- **Grape:** Barbera 100%
- **Cru / vineyard:** Mariano
- **Production area:** San Marzano Oliveto
- **Exposure:** South-East and South-West
- **Vineyard planting:** 1990 and 1999
- **Vinification:** From two estate vineyards in the Cru Mariano planted in 1990 and 1999, thinned in summer and hand-picked into crates with care. Aged 24 months in fine French oak barrels, then a further 12 months in bottle.
- **Serving temperature:** 16-18°C
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25


## Summary

Franco Mondo's Nizza DOCG, 100% Barbera from the Cru Mariano vineyards in San Marzano Oliveto, aged 24 months in French oak and a further 12 in bottle. The estate has made this wine since the 2001 vintage.

## Tasting notes

Deep ruby red with light violet highlights. Intense bouquet with clear notes of spice, dried rose and vanilla. Full, austere and tannic on the palate, yet soft.

## Food pairings

Structured meat dishes, game and aged or blue cheeses.