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Francesco Rosso

Wine Producer in Santo Stefano Roero

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Francesco Rosso

Rosso Francesco vini, Santo Stefano Roero, CN, Italia — Go to map ↝

Business Hours

9:00 → 19:00

Contacts

Website visite@francescorosso.org Tel: +39 335 648 2188

Closing Day

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Holidays

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With its 400 meters of hight, the town of Santo Stefano Roero is one of the highest municipalities in Roero.

The territory, characterized by hills rich in wooded areas alternating with vineyards, is known for the presence of the Rocche del Roero: a geological phenomenon of erosion in continuous evolution.

The Francesco Rosso farm can be reached along panoramic roads that allow you to look out over a scenic landscape, full of small villages and characteristic towers, witnesses of the presence of man since ancient times.

At the helm of the family-run company are the owners Francesco and his wife Maria. It is their care to accompany guests in the visit and tasting of the company’s production.

Promotion of the quality Italian wine industry

Francesco is one of the nearly 1500 members of Fivi, the Italian Federation of Independent Winegrowers.

It is an association that focuses on the winemaker, understood as a figure who represents the entire supply chain: from the deep bond with the territory, of which he feels the guardian, to the glass, of which he is the guarantor in direct relationship with the consumer.

1. Francesco e Maria Rosso, owners of the wine-cellar

The cellar, deliberately small in size, follows the philosophy of entirely family management

2. Cà 'Dreja Vineyard

The name of this vineyard derives from the Piedmontese dialect and literally means Casa d’Andrea, from the name of the old owner of the house present among the rows

3. La vendemmia manuale

Per questa delicata operazione ci si affida all’esperienza nel raccogliere i grappoli e nel trasporto in cantina in appositi contenitori forati

A story that
begins in 2001

in Santo Stefano Roero

Francesco Rosso, graduated from the Agricultural Technical Institute of Alba with specialization in oenology and viticulture, follows in the footsteps of his predecessors who have dedicated their working life to agriculture in the Roero area.

Although Domenico Rosso, Francesco's father, had favored the fruit and vegetable sector during the years of his activity, Francesco's will was to elect viticulture as his main activity.

A choice of continuity with the ideals of grandfather Francesco whose notebook, full of notes is still present in the company.

An heirloom to which the family is very attached, on whose pages are carefully written the seasonal trends and product prices, suggesting the attention that already in the middle of the last century was placed in the production of a good Nebbiolo.

The love for wine is a return to the past: with the restoration of old abandoned vineyards and the planting of new ones, the activity of winegrower producer has opened up to the market with a diversified wine production.

The company is also dedicated to the cultivation and sale of fruit and vegetables: strawberries, peppers and the Tonda e Gentile hazelnuts of the Langhe.

The intent is to propose healthy and genuine foods and to rediscover the products grown in a natural and healthy way following the footsteps left by their predecessors.

The Wines

The Roero area is now in all respects considered as a territory capable of offering specific excellence

The altitude, the exposure of the vineyards, the influence of the nearby Rocche del Roero and a soil that tends to be sandy and gravelly on the surface, with silty clays at not excessive depths, give well-structured wines suitable for aging.

The Roero Arneis, Barbera and Nebbiolo are obtained from the Cà d’Dreja vineyard, literally Casa d’Andrea, from the name of the old owner of a house present among the rows.

Roero Arneis is also produced from the six-year-old Bastianetto vineyard and from the Suere vineyard located in Montà d’Alba.

Sauvignon and Nebbiolo are also obtained from the latter.

The company wines

One of the most representative wines of the company is Nebbiolo, present in the versions Nebbiolo d’Alba DOC, Nebbiolo d’Alba DOC Superiore Bastianetto, Roero DOCG ‘Nciarmà and Roero DOCG Riserva.

The first, aged for at least 12 months in barriques and tonneaux, presents itself to the nose with an elegant and intense aroma reminiscent of violets and roses.

It is a full-bodied wine that goes well with first courses, red meats and cheeses.

Roero DOCG, aged at least 18 months in barrique and tonneau, is complex and intense with hints of violets, composed of red fruit and spices.

Due to its important structure it is excellent with game, roasts, stews and braised meats.

Produced Wines

Roero DOCG Riserva, Roero DOCG 'Nciarmà, Nebbiolo d'Alba DOC, Nebbiolo d'Alba Superiore DOC Bastianetto, Roero Arneis DOCG Cà d'Dreja, Roero Arneis DOCG Madonna delle Grazie, Barbera d'Alba DOC, Barbera d'Alba DOC Superiore Cichin, Langhe DOC Arneis Passito

Vineyards Extension

3.5 Ha

N° of Bottles

15.000

Vineyards Location

Santo Stefano Roero, Montà

Agricultural Method

Integrated pest management

1. Il tour della Cantina

Partendo dai locali di vinificazione verrà mpstrato il percorso del vino, con una spiegazione più o meno tecnica ed approfondita

2. Cura del vigneto e attenzione alla biodiversità

La creazione di un ecosistema il più possibile vario ed equilibrato può consentire di ridurre gli interventi agronomici

3. Passato e presente del Roero, il territorio in un calice di vino

La produzione attuale si aggira intorno alle 15.000 bottiglie annue, realizzate unicamente con l’uva delle vigne di proprietà

Visits & Tastings

The visit begins with a panoramic walk in the Cà d’Dreja vineyards

The company history, the territory and how exposure and natural elements influence the yield of the wines are introduced between the rows.

The work in the vineyard is carried out directly by the owners through sustainable treatments in respect of nature and the consumer.

The visit continues in the wine-making and aging rooms where it is possible to taste the wines directly from the cask and visit the barrel cellar.

Here in the barriques and tonneaux of different passage the Nebbiolo, the Barbera and the Passito mature, for a period necessary for the wine to harmonize its components.

Types of tastings

The tasting takes place in the historic 1930s farmhouse owned by Francesco’s family and can take place outdoors, in the barrel room or in the dedicated tasting room.

Passito will be available again from spring 2024, and you will be able to enjoy it paired with a dessert of our own making (hazelnut cake or chocolate salami) as part of some tasting sessions.

Discovering Francesco Rosso → 23 ,00 €

Tasting of 4 production wines + mixed platter in combination

Cherry on the cake → 28,00 €

Tasting of 5 production wines + paired mixed platter + hazelnut cake

Tasting lunch → 48,00 €

4 traditional Piedmontese appetizers + tajarin + hazelnut cake paired with tasting of 4 wines.
More details in the Lunch at the Winery section.

Agriaperitif (only friday evening) → À la carte prices

Wine of your choice + mixed platter of your choice + dessert of your choice

The tastings are accompanied by a taste of cheeses and typical local products.

In order to better organize the tasting and welcome guests, the following time slots are available, within which reservations can be made.

Tasting Times

11:00 am
2:00 pm
4:30 pm

The wines can be purchased directly in the Cellar and on our Shop page

Groups

max 40 people

Visit Duration

Booking

Mandatory

Tasting Price

Starting at 23€

1. La degustazione guidata

Gli assaggi si svolgono nell’apposita sala recentemente messa a nuovo

2. In accompagnamento alla degustazione

I vini sono accompagnati da prodotti tipici e piatti preparati sul momento nella cucina interna

3. Accogliere e raccontare il lavoro è importante

Un vino degustato tra le stesse mura che lo vedono nascere e prendere forma è capace di esprimersi al massimo del suo potenziale

Lunch at the Winery

A convivial moment to discover the authentic flavors of Roero and Langhe

At the end of the visit, to end on a high note, it is possible to enjoy a tasting lunch based on four of their wines, paired with some local dishes.

Four among the labels produced, which perfectly accompany the dishes on the menu: Roero Arneis DOCG Madonna delle Grazie, Langhe Nebbiolo DOC, Barbera d’Alba DOC and Roero DOCG.

Typical menu of the territory

Simple dishes that fully represent the tradition of the area: four traditional Piedmontese appetizers, which may vary according to seasonality, tajarin with meat sauce or butter and sage, and hazelnut cake.

Food allergies or intolerances

In order to avoid uncomfortable situations, guests may report food allergies or intolerances in advance so that an alternative menu or dish can be provided.