Società Agricola Francesca is an organic estate in Empoli, Tuscany. It was founded in 2004 by Patrizio and Franca and they named the estate after their daughter. The estate falls within the Chianti DOCG.
Vineyards: 7ha. Located between Montalbano and the hills overlooking the Arno river. 120m asl. Vineyards were bought in various places: Empoli (3ha), Cerreto Guidi (19.4ha) and San Miniato (19.5ha).
Soils: Marine origin. Pliocene soils. Clay silt. Alkaline. Fossilised seashells.
Grape varieties: Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Colorino, Alicante, Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Organic Certification: Yes.
Other activities: Tuscan organic extra virgin olive oil.
Sparkling wines
Ancestrale: A petillant naturel made from Chardonnay and Trebbiano Toscano.
White wines
Toscana IGT Vermentino, Poggio di Canzano: Vermentino.
Red wines
Chianti DOCG: Poggio di Canzano: Sangiovese, Merlot.
Chianti DOCG Riserva Poggio di Canzano: 9 month in oak.
Toscana IGT Rosso, Poggio di Canzano: Sangiovese, Merlot. Oaked.
Toscana IGT Merlot:
Contact
Società Agricola Francesca s.a.s. di Loia Franca &C.
Head Office: Via di Canzano, 2
50053 Empoli (FI), Italy
Winery
Via del Castelluccio, 40A
50053 Empoli (FI), Italy
Website: www.agricolafrancesca.com