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CANTINA VILLAFRANCA S.r.l.

La qualità nella tradizione. E’ un motto che deriva dal fatto che con oltre 110 anni di storia alle

Via Villafranca, 14
00041 Albano Laziale (Roma)
Italy
Quality in tradition. This motto stems from the fact that, with over 110 years of history behind us, tradition is ever-present; quality, for its part, is equally so because we are committed to strictly following the entire production process, from the vineyard to the processing and marketing. Last but not least, the volcanic soils provide the minerality and flavor that are attracting growing public attention. The winery was founded in 1909. Rows, presses, musts, barrels, and bottles are in the family DNA. 1972 Third generation. A further leap in quality occurred in 1972, when Luigi and Renato were replaced by Felice, Luigi's son, and Salvatore, Renato's son, who spearheaded a true corporate transformation, with the acquisition of further land on which native and international grape varieties were planted. A bottling department was also established in the Albano Laziale cellar, one of the first in the Castelli Romani area. Today: State of the Art New distribution channels have allowed growth over the years, both in Italy and around the world. Today, the company, which owns approximately 60 hectares divided into three agricultural estates, vinifies the grapes separately using modern technologies while respecting tradition.

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A unique asset: • 33 hectares in total, including 32 hectares of vineyards and 1 olive grove, on volcanic soils that lend increasingly sought-after minerality and flavor. • A modern winery of approximately 750 square meters, equipped with two complete winemaking and bottling lines, stainless steel tanks and vats with a capacity of over 36,000 hl. • Annual production of approximately 300,000 bottles, including the most prestigious appellations: Roma DOC, Marino DOC, Colli Albani DOC, Castelli Romani, Chardonnay, Syrah, Merlot, and Malvasia. • A 250 square meter farmhouse to be converted into an agritourism or B&B. • Three direct sales outlets and spaces dedicated to wine tourism with guided tastings, also for groups and international visitors. A privileged setting: The property is located along the Cammino di San Tommaso, the Via Francigena del Sud, and the Via Appia, easily accessible via the tree-lined avenue with a bus stop.

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  • cantina
  • villafranca
  • vini
  • castelli romani

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cantina nei Castelli Romani imbottigliamento

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Barricaia della cantina nei Castelli Romani

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I vigneti della cantina nei Castelli Romani

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visite alla cantina nei Castelli Romani

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Degustazioni in cantina nei Castelli Romani

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I vini della cantina nei Castelli Romani

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