Franco Serra is produced by the Sperone family who have been making affordable, premium wines for five generations. The family’s heritage is defined by the union of two great winemaking dynasties, both established in Turin at the turn of the 20th century: the Martini family, who produced vermouth, and the Sperone family, renowned wine merchants. In 1939, Giacomo Sperone married Laura Martini. Together, they set about growing the business, and their family. In 1962, they founded the winery’s current headquarters in Cusano Milanino, and expanded production to include sparkling wines and liqueurs. In 1982, their sons, Paolo and Antonio, established Tenuta Neirano in the hills of Monferrato, outside of Asti. Here, the brothers’ dedication to impeccable vineyard management and classical cellar practices coaxed the best possible expressions from Piedmont’s native varietals. Today, Antonio’s son and daughter, Andrea and Francesca, continue this legacy by crafting elegant Piedmont wines that honor historic tradition and remain accessible to wine lovers worldwide.
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Barbera d’Asti: 2018 90 IWR, 2015 90 JS
Barbera d’Alba: 2021 89 WE (BB), 2018 88 IWR, 2017 89 JS
Langhe Nebbiolo: 2021 90 WE, 2019 91 JS, 2018 90 JS, 2019 91 JS, 2020 88 JS
Monferrato Nebbiolo Superiore: 2024 90 JS, 2023 90 JS, 2019 90 JS
Barbera d’Asti: 2018:90 IWR Andre Mack Bon Appetite Video Recommendation
Barbera d’Asti Superiore: 2023 90 JS, 2020 90 WE, 2019 89 JS, 2018 90 JS
Barbera d’Alba Superiore: 2018 90 JS, 2017 89 JS, 2016 91 JS
Barbaresco: 2022 93 JS, 2021 91 JS, 2020 92 JS, 2018 91 JS, 2017 93 JS, 2016 91 JS, 2015 91 JS
Barolo: 2021, 92 JS, 2020 92 JS, 2019 93 JS, 2018 91 JS, 2017 92 JS, 2016 94 JS, 2015 92 JS
Barolo Riserva: 2017 91 JS, 2016 92 JS, 2015 92 JS
Dolcetto d’Alba: 2021 89 (BB)
Gavi: 2022 89 JS
Piemonte Rosato: 2020 87 IWR
Piemonte Bianco: 2016 88 JS
Piemonte Pinot Noir: 2025 91 JS, 2024 90 JS, 2023 90 JS, 2022 91 JS, 2021 91 JS, 2020 91 JS, 90 WE (BB), 2019 90 JS
Sell Sheets
Barbera d’Asti
Barbera d’Alba
Dolcetto d’Alba
Langhe Nebbiolo
Monferrato Nebbiolo Superiore
Gavi
Barbera d’Asti Superiore
Barbera d’Alba Superiore
Barbaresco
Barolo
Barolo Riserva
Piemonte Bianco
Piemonte Chardonnay
Piemonte Rosso
Piemonte Pinot Noir
Shelf Talkers
Barbera d’Asti
Barbera d’Alba
Dolcetto d’Alba
Langhe Nebbiolo
Monferrato Nebbiolo Superiore
Gavi
Barbera d’Asti Superiore
Barbera d’Alba Superiore
Barbaresco
Barolo
Barolo Riserva
Piemonte Bianco
Piemonte Chardonnay
Piemonte Rosso
Piemonte Pinot Noir