Franconia or Blaufrankischis a variety which was firstly originated in Austria or, more likely, in Slovenia. It is well known also with his German name: Limbergher. Nowdays this variety is cultivated in Austria and 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 in the area of this noble type of cultivation.
The grape is handpicked using 20 kg boxes, when it has achieved the phenolic maturity and vinifies in stainless-steel tanks. The fermentation process takes 10 days and give the whine elegance and longevity. Then it ages in French oak barrels for 4 years and then rest in our wine cellar for other 12 months.
Franconia Vigne Alte
€18.50
Description
Cultivated in the vineyards of the business in Foresto Sparso
Grape variety: 100% Franconia
Altitude 450 meters above sea level
Guyot production system
Harvest season: mid-October
The aging process takes 4 years in French oak tonneaux (5 hl) and barriques (225 l) and then 12 months in a bottle
Date of bottling: October 2018
Alcohol 13,08 %vol • AT 5,80 g/l • pH 3,48
Maololattica fermentation carried out in wood
IT SHOULD BE SERVED AT A TEMPERATURE OF 18 – 20 °C (64 – 68 °F)
