The only possible path from vineyard to cellar is via the heart
Villa Franciacorta, a small medieval hamlet dating back to the fifteenth century, is located in Monticelli Brusati just short distance from Lake Iseo. Around every corner of this precious area of Franciacorta you may catch glimpses of the past re-emerging in the medieval hamlet of Villa: from the Roman road that skirts the river and runs through the property, to the ancient well set beside the drive way and the perfectly preserved underground cellars dating back to centuries past.
The winery is the living passion and stands as a monument to the ancient tradition of the Franciacorta Method
Through the intriguing tunnels, dug into the hillside of Madonna della Rosa, cool and silent darkness combine with time to create the essential elements of a recipe that has enabled Villa to establish itself as the brand of excellence in the wine world. They offer an exciting journey to the soul of Franciacorta, a journey that takes us back through the different periods of the winery’s construction. From the most recent vinification room we travel back in time until we reach the ancient sixteenth century cellar.
Villa Franciacorta, a small medieval hamlet dating back to the fifteenth century, is located in Monticelli Brusati just short distance from Lake Iseo. Around every corner of this precious area of Franciacorta you may catch glimpses of the past re-emerging in the medieval hamlet of Villa: from the Roman road that skirts the river and runs through the property, to the ancient well set beside the drive way and the perfectly preserved underground cellars dating back to centuries past.
The winery is the living passion and stands as a monument to the ancient tradition of the Franciacorta Method
Through the intriguing tunnels, dug into the hillside of Madonna della Rosa, cool and silent darkness combine with time to create the essential elements of a recipe that has enabled Villa to establish itself as the brand of excellence in the wine world. They offer an exciting journey to the soul of Franciacorta, a journey that takes us back through the different periods of the winery’s construction. From the most recent vinification room we travel back in time until we reach the ancient sixteenth century cellar.
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Ancient passion and innovation. The method that talks about the culture of a land
The vineyards of Villa, covering a total area of 100 hectares, lie entirely within the municipality of Monticelli Brusati, with the exception of the vineyards in Ronco (1.55 hectares), at Provaglio d'Iseo (1.8 hectares) and Persaga (1.48 hectares). The soil is composed of sedimentary clay and stratified marl with fossil-rich rocks that bear witness to the primordial presence of the sea. This is not, therefore, land of glacial origin that was carried here by rivers when the glaciers melted, as is true for much of the land in Franciacorta, but rather virgin soil that is rich in natural substances. The clays and minerals contained herein derive from marine fossils, thus explaining the aromatic richness, the enhanced sapidity and refined taste of the wines produced in the Villa hamlet over four centuries, as well as their unmistakable bouquet. |