# Langhe Nebbiolo I Patriarchi (Francone)

> Red, Langhe DOC Nebbiolo by [Francone](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/francone.md), Barbaresco, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/francone-langhe-doc-nebbiolo-i-patriarchi).

- **Producer:** Francone
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Langhe DOC Nebbiolo
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo
- **Cru / vineyard:** I Patriarchi
- **Production area:** Municipality of Neive
- **Harvest:** Early October
- **Vineyard planting:** Young Nebbiolo vineyards for Barbaresco
- **Vinification:** Hand-picked. Fermentation and maceration for approximately 10 days. Aged for at least 15 months in oak barrels.
- **Serving temperature:** 16-18 °C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-08



## Summary

Langhe Nebbiolo from young Barbaresco-designated Nebbiolo vineyards in Neive, more immediate than the DOCGs. Drinking age 2 to 8 years from harvest.

## Food pairings

Meat starters, tasty first courses, red meat, medium-aged cheese.