La Farra - Veneto // See wine map of Italy below
Franchetto
On the east side of Soave is the village of Terrossa, where the Franchetto family has lived for over a century. With an air of ancient peasant culture, they are tied to a tradition of frontier between the provinces of Verona and Vicenza. In 1936, the estate moved from farming edible grapes to wine grapes, planting Garganega and Durella. The vineyard soil is basaltic (volcanic) clay. The current owner is Antonio Franchetto. His daughter, Giulia Franchetto, is the winemaker.
Franchetto Pinot Grigio
Appellation: Veneto IGT
Varietal: Pinot Grigio
Viniculture: Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures.
Alcohol: 11% vol.
Appearance: Straw yellow color.
Nose: Pear and golden apple and a delicate spicy notes.
Palate: Ethereal, fragrant and slightly floral yet fresh and persistent. Minerality, sliced apples, white pepper, Bosc pear and ample acidity.
Pairing: Aperitif, seafood salads, fish-based first courses, shellfish
Franchetto La Capelina Soave
Appellation: Soave DOC
Varietal: Garganega
Viniculture: Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures.
Alcohol: 11% vol.
Appearance: Gold
Nose: Citrus blossoms and warm apple.
Palate: Flint, citrus and flower, in particular cedar and lilies, apricot and elderflower.
Pairing: Fish-based first courses, risotto with peas, pumpkin or fish, soppressa veneta, Monte Veronese DOP Mezzano, white meat main courses.
Franchetto Valpolicella
Appellation: Valpolicella DOC
Grapes: Corvina, Molinara, Rondinella
Vinification: Aged in wooden barrels
Soil: Marble clay
Alcohol: 13.5% vol.
Appearance: Deep ruby red
Nose: Cherries, red currants
Palate: Elegant balance of tannins, cherries and baking spices.
Franchetto Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore
Appellation: Valpolicella Ripasso DOC
Grapes: Corvina, Molinara, Rondinella
Vinification: Ripasso is the traditional method where the Valpolicella wine is re-macerated on the pomace from the dried Amarone grapes. The wine is aged in 500/1000 lt oak barrels for 18 months.
Alcohol: 15% vol.
Appearance: Deep ruby red
Nose: Cured cherries, black pepper, spices.
Palate: Bodacious summer fruit- black berries, cherries, vanilla, lush body and supple tannins.
Pairing: White and red grilled meat, game, matured cheese.
Franchetto Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG
Appellation: Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG
Grapes: Corvina, Molinara, Rondinella
Vinification:
Appearance: Deep ruby red with garnet tints.
Nose: Dark berries, brandied cherries, wood, mineral, licorice, black pepper, tobacco, spices and chocolate.
Palate: Raisin, plums, vanilla, balanced, intense, persistent and full bodied.
Pairing: Game, red meat (roasted and grilled), duck, mature cheeses.
La Farra
Located in the commune of Farra di Soligo in the heart of the Treviso province in the Veneto region, La Farra is owned & operated by the Nardi family. They strive for exceptional quality through gentle care of the land & vines, along with meticulous wine making processes from start to finish.
La Farra NV Prosecco Extra Dry
Appellation: Prosecco Treviso DOC
Grapes: Prosecco
Vineyards: The vines are grown at the base of the hills of Farra di Soligo in clayey-calcareous soil.
Viniculture: The grapes are hand-harvested in the fall, after the first fermentation the wines is racked & stored in thermo-conditioned stainless steel tanks where it matures for 3 months on its lees. Secondary fermentation occurs in large tanks after which the wine is bottled under pressure in the traditional Italian process of Charmat method to create the sparkling wine.
Alcohol: 11% vol.
Appearance: Pale yellow with slight lively bubbles.
Nose: Fruity light citrus notes.
Palate: Fresh citrus notes, along with fine bubbles lead to the balanced dry finish.
La Farra NV Prosecco Brut
Appellation: Prosecco Treviso DOC
Grapes: Prosecco
Viniculture: The grapes are hand-harvested in the fall, after the first fermentation the wines is racked & stored in thermo-conditioned stainless steel tanks where it matures for 3 months on its lees. Secondary fermentation occurs in large tanks after which the wine is bottled under pressure in the traditional Italian process of Charmat method to create the sparkling wine.
Alcohol: 11% vol.
Appearance: Pale yellow with fine persistent bubbles.
Nose: Elegant with fresh light fruit scents.
Palate: Crisp & tart with apple notes while lively gentle bubbles hold through to the dry finish. It is soft & elegant, delightful.
La Farra NV Valdobbiacene Prosecco Superiore DOCG
Appellation: Valdobbiadene DOCG
Grapes: Prosecco
Vineyards: The vines are grown high in the high hills of Farra di Soligo, Farr, Solighetto & S. Peter Feletto where the soil is composed of clay & limestone.
Viniculture: The grapes are hand-harvested in the fall, after the first fermentation the wines is racked & stored in thermo-conditioned stainless steel tanks. Secondary fermentation occurs in large tanks after which the wine is bottled under pressure in the traditional Italian process of Charmat method to produce the sparkling wine.
Alcohol: 11% vol.
Appearance: Straw yellow with delicate & persistent bubbles.
Nose: Fresh with fruity notes of peach & apple.
Palate: Elegant & fruity with notes of stone fruits & apple. Delicate bubbles last through the finish that pleasantly lingers with dry sweet & sour notes.
Tenuta di Corte Giacobbe
The Dal Cero family has been producing wine for over three generations, combining love of tradition with the most modern wine-making techniques needed for the production of great wines. With vineyards in the Veneto and Tuscany regions, the brothers Giuseppe and Dario, with the help of their sons, personally manage the company, from the cultivation of the grapevines to the vinification of the grapes up to the bottling process. The results are unique wines created using expert winemaking techniques with a sense of modernity.
Santa Clerissa Pinot Grigio Ramato
Appellation: Pinot Grigio delle Venezie DOC
Grapes: 100% Pinot Grigio
Viniculture: This wine is created according to the ancient tradition of the Republic of Venice, meaning grapes are left in contact with skins for 12 hours. Then the wine is fermented three months in stainless steel vats.
Alcohol: 12.5% vol
Appearance: Copper
Nose: Aromas of exotic fruits with sweet white flowers.
Palate: On the palate it is elegant, velvety, full-bodied, structured and well-balanced. This wine has a beautiful freshness and a long lasting persistent finish.
Torre Gajo
Torre Gajo is produced by Giovanett family and winemaker Ivan Giovanett. The grapes are non-estate grapes from the Veneto region.
Torre Gajo Pinot Grigio delle Venezie
Appellation: Pinot Grigio delle Venezie DOC
Grapes: 100% Pinot Grigio
Viticulture:
Alcohol: 12.5% vol.
Appearance: Straw yellow color.
Nose:
Palate: Full bodied; very fruity & fresh
Pairings: Seafood, red sauce dishes and cheeses
