# S. Francesco (Lorenzo Negro)

> Red, Roero Riserva DOCG by [Lorenzo Negro](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/lorenzo-negro.md), Roero, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/lorenzo-negro-s-francesco).

- **Producer:** Lorenzo Negro
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Roero Riserva DOCG
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo
- **Cru / vineyard:** S. Francesco
- **Soil:** Loam
- **Exposure:** South/southwest, steep slopes, elevated position
- **Harvest:** End of October, by hand in small boxes
- **Vineyard planting:** The oldest vines of the farm
- **Vinification:** Destemmed, fermented at controlled temperature in stainless steel for 60 days. Ripens 12 months in 225 litre durmast barriques and 12 months in 25 hl French durmast barrels, then several years in bottle.
- **Serving temperature:** 14-16°C
- **Storage:** Ages about 15 to 20 years
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-01



## Summary

Roero Riserva from the farm's oldest Nebbiolo vines, aged 24 months in oak.

## Tasting notes

Deep ruby red with a brick hue with age. Deep, wide nose of berries and tobacco, followed by spicy notes of pepper and vanilla. Elegant, austere and persistent palate with notable but sweet, velvety tannins and a warm, encircling finish.

## Food pairings

Venison fillet, pigeon, duck with apples