The winery
Clarabella
A cooperative winery in Franciacorta (Cascina Clarabella) that produces Franciacorta Metodo Classico, in conversion/under organic management, and runs agritourism and restaurant activities aimed at social inclusion.
- Lombardia · Italia
- Since 2002
- 4 products
The story
Established as a project connected to Consorzio/Cascina Clarabella, the winery combines wine production and agricultural services with a social enterprise model that promotes employment integration for people with vulnerabilities. Today, wine production is a central part of the Cascina's integrated project.
Production philosophy
Combining wine quality and social responsibility: organic production, promotion of the Sebino/Franciacorta area, and reinvestment of profits to create job opportunities for disadvantaged people.
Terroir and vineyards
Franciacorta, based in Corte Franca/Iseo in the province of Brescia, Lombardy. The winery manages vineyards in the area around Lake Iseo and in the neighboring municipalities of Franciacorta.
Awards and recognition
Satèn Bio Clarabella: Top Wine Best Buy Slow Wine.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Chardonnay
- Pinot Nero
- Hectares
- 13.0
- Bottles per year
- 80000
What makes it distinctive
- An agricultural social cooperative with a strong ethical mission and a commitment to workplace inclusion.
- Franciacorta DOCG produced organically.
- Management of an agritourism property, the restaurant, and processing activities.
- Member of the Consorzio Franciacorta; offers several Franciacorta bottlings, including Brut, Satèn, Dosaggio Zero, and Millesimato Rosé.