Red

Barolo

By Francone, Barbaresco, Piemonte, Italy

Francone Barolo

Barolo from La Morra and Monforte grapes, in an exclusive selection of about 3,000 bottles; the family has made Barolo since 1958. Drinking age 4 to 12 years after harvest, with the best vintages lasting longer.

Pairs well with

First courses based on egg pasta, game, roasts, braised meats and mature cheeses.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Barolo DOCG
Grape
Nebbiolo
Production area
Municipalities of La Morra and Monforte
Harvest
Second half of October
Vinification
Hand-picked. Traditional fermentation and maceration for 14-16 days with punching down and pumping over. Aged for approximately 30 months in French oak barrels and casks and refined for at least 6 months in the bottle.
Serving temperature
18-20 °C

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