# Barolo (Francone)

> Red, Barolo DOCG by [Francone](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/francone.md), Barbaresco, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/francone-barolo).

- **Producer:** Francone
- **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
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-08



## Summary

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.

## Food pairings

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