About this wine
Introduced from the 2020 vintage alongside Starderi, Barbaresco Albesani comes from the Albesani MGA, whose soil — rich in limestone, clay and silt — is similar to the neighboring Gallina vineyard. Production is limited to around 3,000 bottles, with the wine showing sweet red fruit, floral and toasted notes typical of Francone's Barbaresco crus.
A limited-production single-vineyard Barbaresco, ideal for comparing crus alongside Gallina and Starderi.
Sommelier's Note
"Albesani's limestone-rich soil, close cousin to Gallina, gives Francone's rendition a similar elegance in a rarer bottling."
Food Pairings
Suited to roasted red meats, aged Piedmontese cheeses and mushroom or truffle-based dishes.
When to drink it
Special occasions, single-vineyard tasting flights.
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Nebbiolo
- Style
- Red
- Alcohol
- 14.5%
- Price Range
- 約6,500〜9,000円（海外小売価格からの参考換算）
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Nebbiolo from the Albesani MGA, grown on limestone-clay-silt soils similar to the neighboring Gallina cru; limited to roughly 3,000 bottles per vintage.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Barbaresco Albesani first released?
- It debuted from the 2020 vintage, alongside the Starderi cru bottling.
- How is Albesani's terroir different from Gallina?
- The soils are similar — rich in limestone, clay and silt — since Albesani is adjacent to the Gallina vineyard.
- How many bottles are produced?
- Around 3,000 bottles per vintage, making it one of Francone's rarer releases.
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