Francavilla Vigne Alte (white)
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Francavilla Vigne Alte is an exclusive limited edition built on the rare authentic Francavilla variety. Compared to the classic white version, it offers a deeper, more serious and structured expression, combining the freshness of the variety with a gentle touch of wood and the creaminess of aging on the lees.
VARIETY
100% Francavilla
WINERY
Sustainable
HARVEST
Exclusively hand-harvested in mid-September at optimal physiological ripeness.
VINIFICATION AND AGING
The grapes first undergo a short cold maceration for about 3 hours, followed by gentle pressing. Half of the best must ferments for 2 months in French oak barrels, then the wine ages for another 4 months in stainless-steel tanks on fine lees with regular batonnage.
BOTTLING
Limited production of 600 bottles.
ANALYSIS
Alcohol: 12.5%; Residual sugar: dry
TASTE AND CHARACTER
In the glass, it impresses with a sparkling light yellow color. The nose is dominated by exotic fruit, especially ripe pineapple and papaya, complemented by delicate spiciness and a subtle touch of oak. On the palate, the wine is perfectly balanced, smooth and structured, supported by lively acidity and an exceptionally long, clean finish.
SOMMELIER'S TIP
Serve chilled at 10 °C. It perfectly complements creamy risottos, richer fish dishes, shellfish and fresh unaged cheeses.
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The Simone Santoro winery grows from the roots of the Melillo family, which has cared for vineyards and olive trees in Francavilla Fontana in sunny Salento since 1833. Each generation carried forward respect for the land, nature and tradition, and these foundations still support the wines you can find in our e-shop today.
At the heart of the story is NOSCIA, a wine whose name carries what matters most: NOSTRA, ours. Our land, our family, our history. Simone Santoro decided to return to the forgotten local variety Francavilla and give it new life. It was a journey of searching, study and humility. After years came the first bottle: fresh, mineral, with notes of mango, passion fruit and thyme. NOSCIA Francavilla Bianco became a wine that tells a story of history. Today NOSCIA also has an orange version: deeper, more structured and elegant, currently awarded Best Orange Wine of Italy 2025. Together with red wines such as Primitivo, Negroamaro and Susumaniello aged in French oak barrels, it forms a collection that combines the power of southern Italy with the finesse of traditional work.
Every grape is harvested by hand. Simone Santoro works with minimal sulfites and maximum respect for nature. He believes wine is not just a drink, but a story, and NOSCIA is the story of our home, our roots and our love of wine.