The 2020 FRANCONIA by CASELLA is a dry red IGT wine from the Friuli Venezia Giulia region, Italy. This wine originates from the Albana di Prepotto vineyard (UD), on a marl-clay soil, where manual harvesting takes place in the first week of October. The winemaking process includes destemming and fermentation on the skins for 10 days in cement barrels, followed by racking with gentle pressing of the skins, giving the wine a unique and distinctive character. Vintage: 2020 Alcohol content: 13 Winery: Guyot Harvest/Vintage: Manual harvest in the first week of October. Organoleptic notes: Intense ruby red, floral aroma, reminiscent of rose, red forest fruits, and sour cherry. On the palate, it is intense, fresh, fruity, and elegantly tannic. Soil: Marl-clay Vineyard: Albana di Prepotto (UD) Winemaking/Aging: Destemming, fermentation on the skins for 10 days with regular pump-overs in cement barrels, racking with gentle pressing of the skins. Yield per hectare: 75 q.li/Ha A red wine with an intense and refined character, the 2020 FRANCONIA by CASELLA pairs well with medium-structured dishes. Its elegance and freshness invite careful tasting, ideal for those wishing to discover the authentic nuances of Friuli Venezia Giulia.