Cantina Riccafana in Franciacorta - Philosophy and History of our Cellar

Our Philosophy

R iccafana, led by CEO Riccardo Fratus and his family, is a historic (50 years of activity) winery in Franciacorta known for its genuine, healthy and authentic low-intervention wines. Embracing organic practices since 2002, Riccardo is pioneering organic production on a 12-hectare vineyard.

Our organic Franciacorta lines are: Fratus Franciacorta DOCG and Riccafana Franciacorta DOCG, including the renowned Zero Zero, reflect the pure essence of the area with a minimal amount of sugars and sulphites.

In addition to the organic Franciacorta wines, Riccardo challenges perceptions with Teratis, an organic red wine, thinned out, overripe and aged for 5 years in the bottle, of great impact, with hints and aromas of ripe red fruit, with an important tannic coloring substance velvety polyphenolic, with tertiary deviations such as dark chocolate, tobacco and truffle.

Why choose Riccafana Franciacorta Bio wines?

Aging on yeasts from 30 months up to 90 months

Longevity of the product can be improved and evolved over the years

Complex harmony between the fruit aroma and creaminess of the yeast

Cultivations and production method certified organic since 2006

Ferrettized quartz mineral component of the soil which enhances the flavor of the product making it very clean and drinkable

“My creative sensitivity is aimed at compliance with the grapes and the natural, the result is a harmonious synthesis that expresses the magic of our Hill, a unique environment, a unique area where mineral products with a strong personality take place. I strongly believe that organic farming is the only witness of a fine art, able to match the criteria of quality and integrity of the wines to the ethical principles of human relationships.”