The winery
Romantica Franciacorta
Franciacorta winery in Passirano (BS) owned by the Avanzi family, focused on producing Franciacorta metodo classico from estate-owned vineyards with limited production volumes.
- Franciacorta (Lombardia) · Italia
- Since 2010
- 8 products
The story
The property is managed by the Avanzi family, with winemaking roots in the Lugana area; after the acquisition of the Franciacorta estate a modern winery was built to produce limited-edition Franciacorta. The estate is listed on public profiles as established in 2010.
Production philosophy
Small-batch production with meticulous vineyard care and technological control in the cellar; seeking a balance between freshness and structure in Franciacorta wines and using low levels of sulfites to preserve the wine's natural character.
Terroir and vineyards
Located in Passirano, in the heart of the Franciacorta appellation, the estate sits within approximately ten hectares of vineyards planted mainly to Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, with winemaking and aging carried out on site.
Awards and recognition
Recognitions and awards include medals and prizes at competitions such as Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships 2021, mentions in Falstaff Sparkling Special 2021, and awards and mentions in Guida Viniplus 2022.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Chardonnay
- Pinot Nero
- Pinot Bianco
- Hectares
- 10.0
- Bottles per year
- 45000
What makes it distinctive
- Winery located in Passirano, Franciacorta.
- Estate-owned vineyards covering approximately 10 hectares.
- A minimum of 30 months' lees ageing indicated for some cuvées.
- Limited production focused on vintage Franciacorta.
- Management and ownership: the Avanzi family