84 points FRANCONIA 2003 Igt Veneto Orientale
Franconia, which arrived in Italy from Austria and spread during the post-phylloxera period because of its marked resistance to disease, is today one of the most unique grape varieties in the north-east area of the Italian peninsula. In the heart of the ‘Marca Trevigiana’, the area around Treviso, in the fertile soil that in ancient times was the home of the Moletto Wood, the Franconia variety has become perfectly acclimatized. The siliceous composition of the soil is reflected in its fine-sculpted bouquet with clean, well-blended sensations that start with a vegetable-like hint that soon gives way to a bouquet of cassia, burnt wood and mentholated flashes. The flavor is tangible and straight-forward, in which the paired attributes of freshness/smoothness are fully integrated to create an after-taste that lasts. Vinified completely in stainless steel, it is perfect with sweet pepper risotto. (La qualità intorno ai 10 euro, Luca Grippo)