# Bricco Francesco (Rocche Costamagna)

> Red, Barolo Riserva DOCG by [Rocche Costamagna](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/rocche-costamagna.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/rocche-costamagna-bricco-francesco).

- **Producer:** Rocche Costamagna
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barolo Riserva DOCG
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo 100%
- **Cru / vineyard:** Rocche dell'Annunziata
- **Production area:** Single vineyard in the highest part of the Rocche dell'Annunziata subzone, La Morra
- **Soil:** Marly soils (Marne di Sant'Agata) with layers of clay
- **Vineyard planting:** 4,800 vines per hectare
- **Vinification:** Maceration for three weeks at 27 °C; 24 months in oak barrels
- **Serving temperature:** 16 to 17 °C
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-30



## Summary

A Riserva named after the founder Francesco Costamagna, from the highest part of Rocche dell'Annunziata and aged 24 months in oak. Cellaring potential 15 to 25 years.

## Tasting notes

Intense garnet red. Full-bodied, expansive nose of wilted roses, violet, overripe fruit in jam, pomegranate, apricot, white peach stone and dates, with balsamic and spicy hints. Great structure tempered by soft tannins, with a fresh, long finish.

## Food pairings

Italy: roe deer with blueberries, bay and roast rosemary; UK: beef bourguignon; USA: slow-cooked pulled pork; Americas: roast asado de tira; Asia: char siu