Winery Le Cantorie

The winery was founded and has grown as a family-run business led by the Bontempi family. The name Le Cantorie comes from the local dialect and evokes the song of the cicadas that enlivens the hillside. Over generations the estate has converted and outfitted its historic spaces, combining local heritage with modern production interventions and techniques.

The estate declares a strong connection to the territory: it cultivates only estate-owned hillside vineyards, prioritizes quality in the vineyard and applies cellar practices aimed at enhancing the expression of the terroir. For its Franciacorta it favors long aging periods and the use of the traditional method; at the same time it highlights local red wines through reserves and selections.

The vineyards are located on terraced slopes between Gussago and Cellatica, in eastern Franciacorta: calcareous-clay soils, a marked diurnal temperature range, predominantly south-facing exposure and constant ventilation characterize the area and influence both the base wines for sparkling production and local reds such as Cellatica.

Recognised with recent international awards.