Description
Manifesto to tradition: this is Emotion for Villa Franciacorta. The story of its own history, full of charm, lived experiences, research and emotions; it remains today the only Franciacorta of the maison to be produced with the three Franciacorta grape varieties: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Blanc.
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Serve at:
06 - 08 °C.
Longevity:
05 - 10 years

- Start up year: 1960
- Oenologist: Angelo Divittini
- Bottles produced: 300.000
- Hectares: 38
Environmental protection and the restoration of the ancient hamlet are examples of how an ardent philosophy of life such as that of Villa Franciacorta can produce concrete results. The Bianchi family’s awareness of its role as guardian of a unique terroir ensures that all the wines are produced exclusively from grapes grown on its own 37 hectares of vineyards. The decision to sell only vintage Franciacorta is a further testimony to the family’s sound business judgment. These vintage wines enhance the features of the land and permit each bottle to render a unique record to the climate of each year of harvest. The visit to the Villa hamlet is a fascinating journey through time accompanied by the scents that characterise the enchanting natural basin at the foot of the hill of Madonna delle Rosa. The hilltop is covered by forests of oak, and heather and juniper, providing the ideal microclimate for the vines. The terraces that criss-cross the slopes are the result of specialised work and are supported by dry stone walls that come right down to the foot of the slope, where the cellars lie. The underground cellars are perfectly located to exploit the natural thermal conditioning that provides the ideal resting place for the Franciacorta as it awaits the time for its disgorging.
The winery now houses not only the historic cellar, but also the Villa Gradoni farmhouse accommodation - managed by Alessandro’s daughter, Roberta Bianchi - and “Ela Osteria in Villa” restaurant. Read more


Name | Villa Franciacorta Extra Brut Millesimato Extra Blu 2018 |
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Type | White organic extra brut |
Denomination | Franciacorta DOCG |
Vintage | 2018 |
Size | 0,75 l |
Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
Grape varieties | 85% Chardonnay, 10% Pinot Nero, 5% Pinot Bianco |
Country | Italy |
Region | Lombardy |
Vendor | Villa Franciacorta |
Wine making | In steel. |
Aging | Minimum 36 months of ageing on the lees. |
Allergens | Contains sulphites |