The winery
Francoli
Piedmont-based group that brings together Distillerie Fratelli Francoli and the Torraccia del Piantavigna winery: it produces grappa, distilled spirits and local wines (including Ghemme and Gattinara DOCG).
- Piemonte · Italia
- Since 1875
- 38 products
The story
The Francoli family has been involved in distillation for generations and has also developed a wine business under the Torraccia del Piantavigna label. The family's first vineyards date back to the 1970s, and the Torraccia company was established in the 1990s under the guidance of the Francoli family. Today the group includes the Casafrancoli showroom in Ghemme and a production that showcases the appellations of Alto Piemonte.
Production philosophy
Highlighting local territories and native grape varieties, with a focus on product quality and sustainability-oriented production practices; the Francoli Group emphasizes its commitment to circular processes and reducing environmental impact.
Terroir and vineyards
Alto Piemonte. The vineyards used for the DOCG wines come from the historic areas of the Colline Novaresi/Alto Piemonte.
Awards and recognition
Awards and recognitions for Torraccia wines and acknowledgements for eco-friendly initiatives.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Nebbiolo
- Vespolina
- Erbaluce
- Moscato
- Brachetto
- Chardonnay
- Hectares
- 40.0
- Bottles per year
- 200000
What makes it distinctive
- Group that combines a historic distillery with winemaking.
- The Casafrancoli showroom in Ghemme offers tastings and direct sales.
- Production of wines tied to the Ghemme and Gattinara DOCG appellations.
- A stated commitment to sustainability and production processes with a low environmental impact.
