Red

Barbaresco Riserva

By Francone, Barbaresco, Piemonte, Italy

Francone Barbaresco Riserva

Riserva from old Neive vineyards, made only in vintages suited to long ageing and released from the fifth year after harvest. Drinking age 5 to 12 years, longer in the best vintages.

Pairs well with

Savoury Piedmontese red meat dishes, game and mature cheeses.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Barbaresco DOCG Riserva
Grape
Nebbiolo
Production area
Old vineyards in the municipality of Neive
Harvest
Around mid-October
Vineyard planting
Old vineyards
Vinification
Hand-picked. Traditional fermentation and maceration for about 20 days. Aged for at least 36 months in French oak casks and barrels and refined for at least 16 months in the bottle.
Serving temperature
18-20 °C

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