# Fausoni (Francone)

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

- **Producer:** Francone
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbaresco DOCG
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo
- **Cru / vineyard:** Fausoni
- **Production area:** Fausoni, municipality of Neive
- **Exposure:** West, south-west
- **Harvest:** Around 10 October
- **Vinification:** Hand-picked. Fermentation with traditional maceration for about 14 days. Aged for at least 24 months in French oak barrels, then bottle ageing.
- **Serving temperature:** 18-20 °C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-08



## Summary

Barbaresco from the Fausoni cru near the old village of Neive, with intense colour and solid structure that needs time. Drinking age 4 to 15 years from harvest.

## Food pairings

Roasts, braised meats, game and mature cheeses; suits Langa and international cuisine.