The Moletto wine Franconia 2005 IGT Veneto Orientale took part in the International Wine Challenge, a prestigious contest held in Vienna (Austria). The Franconia was entered in the "Blaufränkish" category, i.e. wines made from Blaufränkish grapes (known in Italy as Franconia) from which this Moletto variety derives. So nothing could have pleased us more than the awarding of the silver medal to Moletto's Franconia 2005, following its rating of  86.5 points. The Franconia is one of the jewels in the Moletto crown – we might even call it the company's "standard bearer". In fact the company is none other than the custodian of the rooted cuttings for this vine. Cultivated in the vineyards that cover the Moletto territory, Franconia is a wine with a bright, brilliant ruby red color and a characteristic bouquet. It excels when combined with red meat dishes, pasta dishes with spicy sauces, white meat on the spit and roasts. "I particularly wish to emphasize the great quality and originality of your wines, especially the Franconia" is the enthusiastic comment of professor Alain Carbonneau, professor of Viticulture at the University of Montpellier (France) at the end of his visit to the Moletto winery.