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Francone 2006 Riserva Nebbiolo (Barbaresco)
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This is a beautiful wine that focuses on complexity and elegance rather than heft and power. In fact, the Riserva Barbaresco presents traditional aromas of small dried berry, cassis, cola and pressed violets that are typical of the Nebbiolo grape. The mouthfeel is tight, tannic and could use 5–10 more years of cellar aging.
— M.L.
(9/1/2011)
Francone 2007 Nebbiolo (Barolo)
From the area of La Morra in the Langhe, this elegant Barolo delivers a tight, traditional style with sharp aromas of blueberry, spice, teriyaki sauce and root beer. There’s very nice depth and density here with a bright, menthol-driven finish.
— M.L.
(9/1/2011)
Francone 2008 I Patriarchi Nebbiolo (Barbaresco)
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Barbaresco I Patriarchi is an elegant, compact wine that opens with a pretty garnet color and direct aromas of spice, forest floor, fresh berry fruit and licorice powder. The wine shows great finesse and persistency with a welcoming blast of black pepper on the close.
— M.L.
(9/1/2011)
Francone 2007 I Patriarchi Nebbiolo (Barbaresco)
Fragrant and delicate, with aromas of blue flower, scented candle, forest berry, earth and perfume, this Barbaresco shows the ethereal nature of Nebbiolo. It performs beautifully in the mouth thanks to the smooth, silky tannins.
— M.L.
(12/1/2010)
Francone 2006 Nebbiolo (Barolo)
This youthful and lively Barolo comes from a winery in the La Morra municipality of the Langhe. Although the oak influences are still discernable, this wine will relax and soften with time. At this young age, you’ll recognize aromas of cherry, vanilla, pipe tobacco, spice and red rose. The mouthfeel is marked by bright acidity and firmness.
— M.L.
(12/1/2010)
Francone 2007 I Patriarchi Barbera (Barbera d'Alba Superiore)
- Editors' Choice
- $14
Warm tones of cured meat, wet earth and wild mushroom are balanced out by brighter notes of wild berry, cherry and cassis. This is a modern Barbera d’Alba with a rich palate, crisp acidity and long persistency (at an attractive price).
— M.L.
(9/1/2010)
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