# Froi (Massimo Rivetti)

> Red, Barbera d'Alba DOC by [Massimo Rivetti](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/massimo-rivetti.md), Barbaresco, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/massimo-rivetti-froi-2).

- **Producer:** Massimo Rivetti
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Alba DOC
- **Grape:** Barbera 100%
- **Cru / vineyard:** Froi
- **Production area:** Neive
- **Soil:** Mixed chalky clay
- **Exposure:** South-west
- **Harvest:** Last week of September
- **Vineyard planting:** 5 ha (12.3 ac) at 380 m above sea level, average vine age 30 to 40 years, yield 8000 kg/ha
- **Vinification:** Fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel at 24C/75F for 10-12 days with frequent pumping over. Aged 8 months in steel and 4 months in bottle.
- **Serving temperature:** 16C/61F, large tulip glass
- **Storage:** Store bottles horizontally. Drinking life 10 years.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-26


## Summary

Named after the farmhouse whose surrounding vineyards supply the grapes. Made in the traditional style, aged in cement and stainless steel. Fresh, fragrant and easy to drink.