# Barbera d'Alba Superiore I Patriarchi (Francone)

> Red, Barbera d'Alba DOC Superiore by [Francone](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/francone.md), Barbaresco, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/francone-barbera-d-alba-doc-superiore-i-patriarchi).

- **Producer:** Francone
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Alba DOC Superiore
- **Grape:** Barbera
- **Cru / vineyard:** I Patriarchi
- **Production area:** Municipality of Neive
- **Harvest:** Early October
- **Vinification:** Manual harvest. Fermentation with traditional maceration for 8-10 days. Aged for at least 12 months in French oak barrels and barriques.
- **Serving temperature:** 16-18 °C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-08



## Summary

Barbera blended from several Neive vineyards, made only in exceptional vintages. Drinking age 2 to 6 years from harvest.

## Tasting notes

Bouquet dominated by fruit, solid structure and appropriate acidity.

## Food pairings

Tasty appetizers, traditional first courses, meat-based second courses and medium-aged cheeses.