Francavilla
Orange
N n the heart of this wine, patience turns into art, enriching each sip with the sweetness of maturity and the depth of flavors
Features
Francavilla Fontana
Production area
Francavilla
Grapevine
13,50%
Alcohol
Dehydrated citrus fruits, dried fruits
Organoleptic notes
Decisive, structured, smooth and persistent
Taste
The Francavilla Orange, like an ode to late seasons, Captures the golden sun of autumn in every drop, giving away a symphony Of flavors and fragrances.
T he Francavilla Orange is a masterpiece of winemaking art, an ode to the beauty and generosity of nature that finds its most authentic expression in the late harvests. The Francavilla grapes, carefully selected during a selective hand harvest in late September, bring with them the intensity and concentration of the aromas and polyphenols characteristic of this grape variety, giving the wine unparalleled complexity and depth.
In the winery, the grapes undergo a delicate process aimed at preserving and maximizing their distinctive characteristics. After being crushed, destemmed and placed in temperature-controlled tanks, alcoholic fermentation and maceration take place for about 33 days. This last stage is crucial, as it allows the maximum extraction of all the aromatic and polyphenolic components present in the skin of the grapes, giving the wine its elegant and complex structure.
This is followed by a period of aging in French oak Tonneaux for about 6 months, during which the wine undergoes daily Battonage. This traditional practice of periodically agitating the wine on the lees helps give Francavilla Orange an extraordinary creaminess and structure, enriching its character with spicy notes and a seductive roundness.
To the eye, the wine is golden and appealing, a prelude to a unique sensory experience. On the nose, it expresses intense fruity notes of lychee and peach, accompanied by subtle accents of herbs such as thyme and rosemary. Spicy notes of white pepper, cinnamon, vanilla and star anise give the bouquet an intriguing and enveloping complexity, inviting the taster on a journey through layers of aromas and flavors.
Francavilla Orange is a wine to be enjoyed leisurely, in the company of very mature and/or fatty cheeses, perhaps paired with delicious jams that further enhance its complexity. With a serving temperature of 16°C, this wine opens slowly, gradually revealing all its beauty and charm, inviting you to be carried away by the enchantment of its nuances and the richness of its aromas.
