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DOC Delle Venezie, Veneto, Italy
100% Pinot Grigio | 12.5% ABV
Discover this Italian white wine made from 100% Pinot Grigio grapes. This wine is a wonderful step up from most, it embodies the telltale orchard fruits and gentle spiciness for which the wine is known, but there is an extra dimension of grace and lace. Appealingly different. A wine that leaves you wanting more.
This wine has a friendly aromatic and zesty nose with notes of green apple, honey suckle, lemon, pear, and spice. The palate is fresh, persistent and fragrant with a perfectly integrated minerality.
Excellent as an aperitif, ideal with seafood salads, fish-based first courses, and shellfish or soups particularly rich and tasty.
Best served at 10 - 13°C.
Today Giulia Franchetto manages the winemaking in the winery.
“In my wines I seek the authentic expression of my land and its history. I imagine my wines clean, direct and free to express their character. This is why my dad and I have chosen to work in a simple way, allowing our wines to be a pure expression of the grapes and the territory in which they were born." says Giulia.
The vineyard is located in the area of the Val d'Alpone: in the hills of Terrossa. In an impervious and slightly wild hilly landscape, vineyards alternate with woods, olive and cherry trees, and biodiversity reigns. This is where the Garganega thrives at an altitude of 220-230 m.a.s.l, giving birth to the Soave wines.
This picturesque setting is the backdrop for the vineyards of Terrossa, a small town known as "terra rubea" since Roman times due to the reddish colour of its soil. This unique hue is a result of the volcanic nature of the land and a high concentration of iron oxide, defining the area. What sets this place apart is not just its distinctive ground colour but also the soil's richness, nourished by the debris from lava rock columns and abundant minerals that continually replenish the earth. This precious and ever-renewing fertilizer, in the hands of skilled individuals, has always yielded exceptional grapes.
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In the rolling hills of Verona, Italy, Cantina Franchetto has been family-owned since 1950, with three generations shaping its story. Today, 22 hectares of vineyards—nestled among patches of preserved woodland—are cultivated with care, reflecting a deep respect for the land and its biodiversity.
Since 2009, the estate has been energetically independent thanks to its rooftop photovoltaic system, producing 100% renewable energy, including on-site generation. This commitment to sustainability extends through every aspect of the business, from vineyard management to wine tasting experiences.
Viticulture here is dedicated to preserving the environment in every task. Native plants are actively encouraged, soil health is carefully nurtured, and the use of synthetic treatments is kept to an absolute minimum, with a strong preference for organic alternatives. Sulphur is used only as a last resort, and the estate is practising organic methods, even without formal certification.
In the cellar, the philosophy is clear: keep intervention low and let the terroir shine. Wines are crafted using selected native yeasts, with minimal sulphur in still whites and moderate levels for sparkling wines. All wines are vegan-friendly, and bentonite clay is used as a natural fining agent where needed.
Cantina Franchetto plays an active role in its local community, regularly participating in events and initiatives. Strong female leadership drives the business forward, ensuring that its values of quality, respect, and environmental care remain at the heart of its identity.
With a vision to be recognised as a high-quality winery that captures the essence of its terroir in every bottle, Cantina Franchetto continues to blend tradition, innovation, and sustainability in perfect harmony.
White | Still | 75cl | 12.5% ABV
Cellaring: Ready to drink now.
Vinification: Grape destemming and pressing. Soft pressing. Fermentation in steel vessels at controlled temperature. Bottling in February.
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