# Settecento (Francone)

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

- **Producer:** Francone
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Langhe DOC Rosso
- **Grape:** Freisa, Nebbiolo, Barbera (percentages vary by vintage)
- **Production area:** Various vineyards in the municipality of Neive
- **Harvest:** Early October
- **Vinification:** Hand-picked. Fermentation and maceration for approximately 10 days. Aged for at least 15 months in 700-litre oak barrels.
- **Serving temperature:** 16-18 °C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-08



## Summary

The winery's modern offer: a Freisa, Nebbiolo and Barbera blend, versatile and drinkable. Drinking age 2 to 8 years after harvest.

## Tasting notes

Structured and long-lasting from the Nebbiolo, with fruitiness and freshness from Freisa and Barbera.

## Food pairings

Hot starters, egg pasta, grilled meats, roasts, medium and long-aged cheeses.