90pts Wine Enthusiast

Rose, red berry and camphor aromas shape the nose along with a whiff of forest floor. On the full-bodied palate, solid tannins support ripe Morello cherry, star anise, tobacco and a dollop of vanilla. Drink 2022–2028.

About the Wine

The Francone family has been producing Barolo since 1958. After producing Barolo from vineyards in La Morra, today they have added grapes from a vineyard in Monforte, combining the warm power of La Morra with the freshness and austere tannins of Monforte. Francone Barolo is offered in an exclusive selection of approximately 3,000 bottles.

Winery Notes

The history of Francone wines is intertwined with the birth and legend of the Barbaresco appellation. It all began with Alberto (born in 1892), who, running an inn, helped spread the family's wines. In 1940, Giovanni Battista took over the company and began making wine from the estate's vineyards. In 1964, the "new" winery was built, and his son Mauro Francone took part to his first harvest after graduating from the Alba School of Oenology. In the 1990s, Mauro's sons, first Marco and then Fabrizio, joined the company. Over the past ten years, the winery team has grown with new collaborators who, alongside the family, work diligently to preserve the character and style of our wines, from the vineyards to the winery, and even welcoming tourists and international clients visiting Alba and its surroundings.