Franconiaor Blaufrankischis a variety which was firstly originated in Austria or, more likely, in Slovenia. It is well known also with its German name: Limbergher. Nowadays this variety is cultivated in Austria and in all the wine-growing areas of the preexistent Austro-Hungarian Empire. In Italy, instead, is cultivated in Friuli Venezia Giulia, that has always been influenced by the charming east European tradition e also in Lombardia from Cavaga’s busuness. Cavaga in this sense, is a precursor for this area of this noble type of cultivation.
Franconia Rosè, was born thanks to an anticipated harvesting period and is a wine that is full of character thanks to the temperature changes to which it is subjected. The grape, which is handpicked using 20 kg boxes, is then directly put in the wine cellar where is pressed in a pneumatic press. After this phase, there is the cold static decanting of the must for one night. The first step of fermentation is done thanks to the help of stainless-steel tanks. Than follow the draught and a period of aging in bottle on the lees of 36 months. This process is able to create a great Rosè wine, rich, complex but also extremely elegant, which has a unique color and taste.
