The Magic of Lands

From the magical and unrepeatable combination of unique land and a passion for winemaking, the Francone Winery was born with its roots in Neive, the UNESCO heritage area in the hills of the Langhe, just a short walk from Barbaresco in the province of Cuneo.

During the visit, you will learn about the rich history of the winery, retracing the evolution of viticulture and winemaking in Neive through five generations of winemakers.

The winery production

Our philosophy follows the traditional methods of the  classic fine wines of the Langhe area but is coupled with a desire to continually improve our results year on year. This means that we select each grape variety individually as it is suited to each vineyard dependent on position, altitude, and terrain. This produces an extensive range of quality wines produced in limited quantities.
Two principles guide us:
Respect for the vines, cultivated in an “integrated agriculture” manner Wine-making and aging processes which  respect the raw material  and its natural characteristics through lengthy fermentation on the skins and sulfite content 60% below the permitted level.
Our aim is to make wines that are both elegant and drinkable and not solely full-bodied and structured. This is not a “numbers” story of hectares and bottles but of the work undertaken in the vineyards by hand, from the winter pruning to the harvest.

Experiences to book at Cantina Francone

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Federica Pescetto
October 12, 2024
An afternoon spent in this splendid Francone Winery, spectacular tour and the tasting of the wines produced by them was spectacular. Thanks to the very friendly and professional guys. Highly recommended.
Frita Services
March 9, 2015
very good Italian wine from Piedmont
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Location

Location Via Tanaro, Neive, Cuneo, Italy

Region

Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy

Spoken Languages

Services

Reduced Mobility Access
Pets Allowed
Parking
Bus Parking

Visiting Hours

Monday
11:00 - 16:00
Tuesday
closed
Wednesday - Saturday
11:00 - 16:00
Sunday
closed

Wine types

Red Wine
White Wine
Rose Wine
Sparkling Wine
Sweet Wine

Grape varieties

Nebbiolo
Barbera
Dolcetto
Grignolino
Moscato
Arneis
Nascetta
Chardonnay

Wine Certifications

SQNPI

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Vale Galeta
Reviewed on March 7, 2025

A very nice winery with a small museum. The explanations about the winemaking process during the tour and the wines during the tasting were clear and very interesting. The staff was very helpful, friendly, and kind. The wines were also great!

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Alex Varriale
Reviewed on February 25, 2025

I am passionate about wine, I participate in numerous tastings throughout the year, sometimes I choose the winery by word of mouth, other times by the taste of a bottle that I happen to try, other times by chance. The tasting at Francone was given to me for my birthday and, looking back, I must say that it was a crazy gift. As I told the Francone brothers, I don't remember ever having a perfect tasting like this one; 7 wines, 7 absolute delights! Praise for how these people work and honour such a beautiful and exhausting profession is never enough. Their grandparents, their parents and, now, they allow us to enjoy their passion without limits. Thank you for the beautiful and exhausting visit, thank you for your wonderful wines!

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Spartaco Guerrieri
Reviewed on February 22, 2025

Friendliness, professionalism, courtesy and friendliness were the setting for this splendid and refined tasting. Visit to the wineries and excellent wines accompanied by appetizers. A beautiful experience, definitely recommended for wine lovers.

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Andrew Gutierrez
Reviewed on January 8, 2025

The most enjoyable wine tour/tasting I’ve experienced! My daughter and I booked the “King and Queens” tour, which involved a fascinating glimpse into the history, methods, and equipment employed by Francone over the past 50+ years. Valeria was an incredible host/guide — highly knowledgeable and personable. The 5 wines we tasted (plus a bonus sixth) were all Barbarescos from their top labels (Gallina and Riserva) from various years, and one Barolo. Valeria spent a lot of time helping us understand the many factors that caused each of them to differ markedly from one another. We had the pleasure to meet with Fabrizio as well (one of the brothers who own/run Francone). Highly recommended!

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Jacopo Fontana (Bobino17)
Reviewed on November 24, 2024

The Francone winery in the Langhe is a true gem to discover. The visit was extremely interesting, with a knowledgeable guide who accompanied us through the history and winemaking tradition of the Francone family. The vineyards and the winery are enchanting, and the passion for wine is evident in every detail. What is particularly striking is the quality of the wines, all excellent and with a truly advantageous quality-price ratio. We had the opportunity to taste a variety of labels, all of the highest quality, but with very affordable prices compared to other wineries in the area. An experience that I highly recommend to anyone who wants to discover the authentic flavors of the Langhe. Highly recommended!

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cantina Francone

Where is Cantina Francone located?

Cantina Francone is located in Barbaresco, Italy

What type of wines does Cantina Francone produce?

Cantina Francone produces Red Wine, White Wine, Rose Wine, Sparkling Wine, Sweet Wine.

What grape varieties do they plant at Cantina Francone?

At Cantina Francone, they cultivate Nebbiolo, Barbera, Dolcetto, Grignolino, Moscato, Arneis, Nascetta, Chardonnay .

What languages do they speak at the Cantina Francone?

At Cantina Francone they speak German, English, Italian.

Do they produce organic wines at Cantina Francone?

No, Cantina Francone is not an organic wine producer.