MGA · NAMED-SITE

Francia

Location: Italy

Legal name: Francia MGA

Region: Piedmont

Nested under: Barolo

Francia is a Serralunga d'Alba MGA that belongs in a practical label-reading set for Barolo. It points drinkers toward a site-specific expression of Nebbiolo often framed by depth, savory complexity, and long-lived tannin. The name should be understood as a place within Barolo rather than a producer style or separate appellation category.

Notable Rules

Menzione Geografica Aggiuntiva for Barolo DOCG. Francia is a geographic mention; Barolo DOCG rules still define the wine category.

Also Known As

Francia, Francia MGA, Francia Menzione Geografica Aggiuntiva

Sources & References

  • Enoteca Regionale del Barolo - Locate MGAs — Reference source for geographic and classification information about Italy wine regions (Barolo MGA, Barbaresco MGA, Etna contrade). Editorial prose is first-party EncyclopediaOfWine content.

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This entry is written as an educational overview and may synthesize public regulatory, historical, and editorial sources. It is not an official regulatory record.