Viafrancia Rosso is a mountain blend of remarkable elegance and character, expressing the noblest soul of Baglio di Pianetto. Composed primarily of Nero d’Avola and Syrah grapes, the wine stands out for its varied terroirs, ranging from medium-textured to clayey, located between 730 and 830 meters above sea level. The winemaking process is a blend of tradition and advanced technology.

After careful selection and manual harvesting of the grapes into crates, the two varieties are vinified separately in steel tanks, with rigorous temperature control to maximize the aromatic and structural characteristics. The wine then ages for 18 months in new and used French oak barrels, where a slow and gradual transformation takes place, enriching the wine with complexity and harmony.

The finest base wines from each variety are selected to create the final blend, which is then further refined in steel tanks until the desired stability is achieved. It is then bottled for a period of maturation until the perfect balance is achieved. When tasted, Viafrancia Rosso displays an intense ruby ​​red color, enriched with purple highlights that highlight its freshness and vitality.

The aromatic bouquet is complex and engaging, with intense notes of ripe plum and juicy blackberry immediately evident, accompanied by lively nuances of sour cherry that add freshness to the aromatic profile. The intriguing presence of red roses and violets lends elegance, while Medjool dates add complexity. On the spicy side, a pleasant combination of vanilla, juniper, and green pepper emerges, balanced and intriguing.

These spices emphasize the wine’s complexity, offering an engaging sensory experience. The lingering character emerges with bold tones of sweet tobacco and cocoa bean, lending depth and structure. These tertiary notes further enrich the wine, inviting careful and curious exploration. Upon first sip, a pleasant savory character enlivens the palate, followed by a vibrant freshness that invites further exploration.

The tannic texture is thick and enveloping, characterized by well-integrated tannins that give the wine a robust structure and a pleasant sensation of softness. The persistence of the palate is remarkable, with the intense flavor of ripe fruit lingering long into the finish. The well-balanced acidity gives the wine a lively freshness, which helps maintain the balance between sweetness and structure.

The wine’s body is full and rounded, with a silky texture that envelops the palate in a pleasant embrace, culminating in a long, lingering finish. Its complexity and structure reflect the constant commitment to tending the vines and selecting the grapes, while its aromatic and flavor profile invites a rich and engaging sensory experience.

Viafrancia Rosso is an authentic expression of the terroir and the passion of Baglio di Pianetto, embodying the essence of high-altitude viticulture in all its harmony and elegance.