# Leonina (Francone)

> White, Langhe DOC Nascetta by [Francone](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/francone.md), Barbaresco, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/francone-langhe-doc-nascetta-leonina).

- **Producer:** Francone
- **Style:** White
- **Denomination:** Langhe DOC Nascetta
- **Grape:** Nascetta
- **Production area:** Municipality of Neive
- **Harvest:** First half of September
- **Vinification:** Manual harvest. Soft, slow pressing. Slow, gradual fermentation at 16 °C; bottled as soon as possible after 5 months on the lees in stainless steel.
- **Serving temperature:** 8-10 °C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-08



## Summary

Nascetta, a semi-aromatic white indigenous to the Langhe, grown in Neive and aged five months on the lees. To drink within 36 months of harvest.

## Tasting notes

Light straw yellow; intense, aromatic bouquet of melon, white peach, litchi and wisteria; full, fresh flavour with a clean finish.

## Food pairings

Grilled fish, fish tartare, vegetarian dishes, spiced dishes, soft goat cheese.