Franconia is a grape variety with probable Croatian origins, which then spread to Austria and Germany, where it is known as Blaufränkisch. It was the Austrian domination of our lands that introduced this vine in the late 1800s. It best expresses its characteristics today on alluvial soils.
GRAPE VARIETY
Franconia
PRODUCTION AREA
Eastern Friuli, Italy
SOIL
Alluvial
HARVEST TIME
At the correct degree of ripeness
WINEMAKING
Red wine vinification, with maceration on the skins in steel vats, where the wine refines until bottling
TASTING NOTES
Ruby red colour. Vinous bouquet with a slight hint of undergrowth. Soft and velvety taste
FOOD & WINE
Recommended with boiled white and red meat
SERVING TEMPERATURE
14° - 16° C
