Barbaresco Riserva Francone 1965
The Barbaresco Riserva Francone 1965 is a red wine produced in the renowned Piedmont region of northwestern Italy. The Francone winery relies on a network of two hundred farming families who contribute to their wine production. Specifically, ninety of these families cultivate the Nebbiolo grape for Barbaresco in the municipalities of Neive and Treiso, as well as for Barolo in Barolo, Castiglione Falletto, Monforte, and La Morra. Together, they cover over fifty hectares of vineyards across these six municipalities. Francone carefully selects the grapes, vinifies them, and ages the wine first in oak barrels before further maturation in the bottle. The wine was bottled by the producer at the origin and holds the Denominazione di Origine Controllata Riserva classification.
Piedmont, which translates to "at the foot of the mountain," is surrounded by the Alps and is celebrated for its dramatic, steep hills, particularly in the Langhe subregion. These hills are often enveloped in thick morning fog during the autumn, which protects the grapes and facilitates a long ripening period. Within this prestigious region lies Barbaresco, a classic area located east of Alba. Barbaresco is known for producing elegant wines that are often experienced as a more aromatic counterpart to Barolo. The 1965 vintage in this area was characterized by significant rainfall.
This wine is made exclusively from Nebbiolo, an Italian top-tier grape variety recognized for creating elegant wines with substantial structure. Nebbiolo is deeply rooted in the terroir of Piedmont and is the defining grape for the classic wines of both the Barbaresco and Barolo areas.
The history of the wine
Below, you can delve into the history of this wine — its producer, grape, area, and region.
Piedmont
Piedmont (which literally means "at the foot of the mountain") is located in northwestern Italy, surrounded by the Alps. It is considered one of the world's absolute most prestigious wine regions. The area is known for small, passionate, family-run wineries and a huge focus on terroir (how the soil and microclimate affect the wine).
Classic characteristics of Piedmont:
The royal wines: This is where the world-famous, complex and expensive red wines Barolo and Barbaresco come from (both made from 100% Nebbiolo).
Everyday heroes: In addition to Nebbiolo, the region is famous for the grapes Barbera (juicy, acidic and incredibly popular) and Dolcetto (dark, soft and fruity).
The white and sweet: Piedmont also makes the crisp white wine Gavi and the famous, lightly sparkling dessert bubbles Moscato d'Asti.
The landscape: Dramatic, steep hills – especially in the Langhe sub-area. The hills are often shrouded in thick morning mist in autumn, which protects the grapes and allows for a long, perfect ripening.
Gastronomy: An absolute mecca for food lovers. The area is world famous for the exclusive white truffles from Alba, hazelnuts and rich, simmered dishes that scream with a glass of local red wine.
When this wine was made, the world looked very different. Here are some of the stories that unfolded while this bottle quietly aged in its cellar.
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