Fratus - Franciacorta Brut

Fratus - Franciacorta BrutAfter working in Switzerland and Germany, Giovanni Fratus returned to his native Franciacorta, and founded the winery at the end of the 1960s. His son Riccardo now oversees the 10 acres of organically farmed grapes close to the southern slopes of Montorfano, in Cologne. From the calcareous quartz clay hills, the Fratus Brut is a blend of 85 15 chardonnay pinot noir. After 6 months in stainless for first ferment, this went into bottle for 2 years rest

following the traditions of both family lines: dry wines from the paternal Loosen side

planted with Albariño and Verdejo in 2008

Tim Turyk’s ears perked up when he heard about a small vineyard and winery that was for sale in the fall of 2009

the vineyards give a unique quality to the grapes which

with sheep grazing in the Winter to control weeds and provide natural fertilizer

makes their wine

which creates a very special microclimate

All of Garry Oaks wines are made from grapes grown on the island

the year the people of Bordeaux were really busy making the classificatíon of their chateaux

This classification is similar to the Grand Cru system in Burgundy and was updated in 1995 by Stuart Pigott and Hugh Johnson in their German Wine Atlas

This is a gem of an estate of just 11 hectares

An award-winner producer