Francesco Versio
Definitely the brightest rising star in Barbaresco, the thirty-something Francesco Versio has an incredible résumé: a degree in oenology, cellar master in Bruno Giacosa, now wine maker in Luigi Oddero.
Langhe Nebbiolo
There is no mistaking the quality here. It all makes sense when you discover the fruit is destined to make Barbaresco, sourced from the 50:50 Starderi and Currà cru. Seriously good. Call it a cheap Barbaresco instead of a Langhe Nebbiolo.
Perfume and energy with divine mouthfeel. Juicy, thirst quenching and still with plenty more to come!
Quick Facts
APPELLATION: Langhe Nebbiolo
VINTAGE: 2022
STYLE: red
GRAPE: Nebbiolo
FARMING: organic
FERMENTATION: concrete
MATURATION: Large Oak Botti
FILTRATION: None
ALCOHOL: 14.5%
CASE SIZE: 6
Dogliani
Dogliani is the Dolcetto produced by Francesco, from grapes come from a small plot of old vines located in the Borgata Pamparato between the town of Dogliani and Belvedere Langhe, which Francesco acquired in order to diversify and pay homage to the terroir of the Langhe.
From this particularly suitable area, we obtain an atypical Dolcetto with great personality, very concentrated and balanced, with softer and silkier tannins. The colour is intense ruby red with purple highlights, while on the nose the red fruit (plum and black cherry) dominates, accompanied by light floral and mineral notes. In the mouth the wine offers great harmony and a pleasant freshness on the finish.
Quick Facts
APPELLATION: Dogliani DOCG
VINTAGE: 2022
STYLE: red
GRAPE: Dolcetto
FARMING: organic
FERMENTATION: Stainless Steel
MATURATION: Stainless Steel
FILTRATION: None
ALCOHOL: 13%
CASE SIZE: 6
BArdbera d’Alba
Francesco Versio's Barbera d'Alba Doc 2022 epitomizes winemaking excellence from the soils of Neive. The Barbera grapes, sourced from award-winning vineyards, impart elegance and silky tannins to the wine. An enveloping sensory experience, a celebration of Barbera d'Alba. Dried flowers, rich ripe red fruit and herbs, tobacco and soft spice make for a complete, full but bright wine. Very well structured and with acidity to carry the power effortlessly.
Quick Facts
APPELLATION: Dogliani DOCG
VINTAGE: 2022
STYLE: red
GRAPE: barbera
FARMING: organic
FERMENTATION: Stainless Steel
MATURATION: Oak
FILTRATION: None
ALCOHOL: 14%
CASE SIZE: 6
Barbaresco
Francesco Versio's Barbaresco was born in the municipality of Neive, coming from two different crus, San Cristoforo and Currà. Aged for 24 months in large barrels, it is a wine of beautiful fullness, articulated and enveloping on the palate, perfect to accompany even the most traditional dishes of Piedmontese cuisine.
Quick Facts
APPELLATION: Barbaresco
VINTAGE: 2020, 2021
STYLE: red
GRAPE: Nebbiolo
FARMING: organic
FERMENTATION: Concrete
MATURATION: Large Oak
FILTRATION: None
ALCOHOL: 14.5%
CASE SIZE: 6