Bianco di Castelfranco Emilia

The P.G.I "Bianco di Castelfranco Emilia" includes white wine, also in the sparkling type.

Grapes

The "Bianco di Castelfranco Emilia" PGI wines must be obtained from grapes coming from vineyards composed of the Montù vine in a percentage not less than 60%. Non-aromatic white grapes, suitable for cultivation in the Emilia-Romagna region up to a maximum of 40%, may be used to produce the grapes. Artificial gasification is forbidden for the sparkling variety.

Physicochemical and Organoleptic properties

The white "Bianco di Castelfranco Emilia" PGI wines have a straw yellow colour, with a pleasant, winy perfume combined with a dry or sweet taste, or sweet, savoury, with the right body. The minimum alcohol content is 10.50% vol. The sparkling version, on the other hand, is characterized by a fine, persistent or lively froth, a straw yellow colour, a pleasant, vinous aroma accompanied by a dry, or sweet, or sweet, savoury, full-bodied flavour. Also in this case, the minimum total alcoholic strength by volume is 10.50% vol.

Grape production area

The production area includes the entire administrative territory of the municipalities of Anzola Dell'Emilia, Argelato, Bazzano, Bologna, Calderara di Reno, Crespellano, Crevalcore, Sala Bolognese, San Giovanni Persiceto, S. Agata Bolognese, Zola Predosa, in the province of Bologna; the municipalities of Castelfranco Emilia, Nonantola, Ravarino, San Cesario sul Panaro, Savignano sul Panaro, in the province of Modena.

Specificity and historical notes

The origin of the denomination "Bianco di Castelfranco Emilia" dates back to the end of 1800, thanks to the activity of the oenological plant "Vini vedova Bini" famous for the production of white wines based on sparkling wine. The wine PGI "Bianco di Castelfranco Emilia" is not suitable for aging but expresses the best of its characteristics when it is still young: it is recommended to drink within a year after production.