My oenological dream started modestly on 2 small vineyards with few vines from the family estate. In the course of time, this has grown into 42 plots, spread over a total of 6 hectares of land.
The VitiVinicola I Fracc winery was born with great passion in 2009. It is located at 280 meters above sea level on the hills of Monte Carasso in the Bellinzonas region. A limited annual production allows me to follow the entire processing step by step, down to the smallest detail. On my I Fracc estate I produce two types of Merlot. One is the classic DUEttO, which matures in small stainless-steel barrels, and the other is the DUEttO Barrique, which matures for a few months in Swiss oak barrels of the “Terroir Chêne” brand.
On my I Fracc estate I produce two types of Merlot. One is the classic DUEttO, which matures in small stainless-steel barrels, and the other is the DUEttO Barrique, which matures for a few months in Swiss oak barrels of the “Terroir Chêne” brand.
As a reward for my loving and careful work on the vines, the first successes and two awards came. In 2016 my DUEttO Barrique vintage 2014 won the gold medal at the Grand Prix du Vin Suisse. My IDO vintage 2017 won the silver medal at the Grand Prix du Vin Suisse in 2019 as well. These successes are an additional motivation for me to devote all my energy to the care and maintenance of my vines and wines every day.
Description:
A Merlot made from 100% selected grapes and terroir to ensure continuity of taste and fragrance over time. Controlled fermentation and ageing in “Swiss Barriques” with “Terroir Chêne” certification give it body and finesse.
Visually:
Bright, consistent and clear ruby red.
Olfactory:
Intense and very complex, with notes of red fruits, cherry, sweet spices, vanilla, walnut shell, undergrowth and toasted nuances.
Taste:
Intense and very complex, with notes of red fruit, cherry, sweet spices, vanilla, walnut shell, undergrowth and toasted nuances.
Serving suggestion:
A Merlot that goes well with main courses. It is also recommended with red meat and mature cheese dishes. It is also ideal with a juicy tartar or beef stew.
Description:
Our “fusione” contains the following grape varieties: 70% Merlot – 28% Pinot Noir – 2% Garanoir. This combination comes from an idea of two Vitivinifiers. However, the fusion between Merlot and Pinot Noir was almost accidental. Our “fusione” owes its unique structural strength to the Merlot grapes grown on our well-sunny slopes.
Visually:
purple and clear.
Olfactory:
Intense and rich with notes of berries, coconut, sweet spices, vanilla, cinnamon and light toasted notes.
Taste:
Warm and soft with spicy notes. A well-balanced, deep and finished wine with excellent potential for development and a rich aftertaste of berries, mocha and gingerbread.
Serving suggestion:
A wine that goes well with refined dishes and cheese starters. It also goes perfectly with red meat and all kinds of mature cheese.
Description:
The IDO – Merlot and Cabernet Franc, is produced with our fine grapes from Bellinzona’s hills.
This blend is traditionally vinified and rests in French oak barrels in our cellar, already created by our dear grandfather Ido in 1934.
Visually:
Deep ruby red, clear and consistent.
Olfactory:
Intense and rich with notes of berries, coconut, sweet spices, cardamom, vanilla, cinnamon and light balsamic notes.
Taste:
Dry, warm and soft, also rich in flavour and balanced freshness. The tannin is pleasant and silky. A ready, balanced and harmonious wine with excellent potential for development and a rich aftertaste of berries and spices.
Serving suggestion:
An excellent wine that goes well with refined dishes. Perfect with red meat, game and mature cheese. It is also ideal with a juicy Ticino kid, a deer salami or Wellington filet.
Description:
The grapes harvested 100% in Ticino are processed into a fine Chardonnay. After the harvest, the grapes are gently pressed.
The grapes then ferment in stainless steel at a controlled temperature for 12 days. Cooled, the Eccolo unfolds a unique drinking experience.
Visually:
Strawberry with golden reflections, crystal clear, shiny and consistent.
Olfactory:
Typical Chardonnay scent reminiscent of exotic fruits like pineapple, mango as well as pear, peach, flowery acacia and minerals.
Taste:
The Eccolo is a dry, rich white wine, with excellent freshness and palatability. Above all, its wonderful balance makes it an extremely pleasant drinking pleasure and convinces every Chardonnay lover. The taste is persistent and harmonious with a wonderfully exotic and slightly citrus aftertaste.
Serving suggestion:
It is excellent as an aperitif, but also ideal with starters, fish starters, white and grilled fish. It is also excellent with prawns in white wine.
Description:
The grapes harvested 100% in Ticino are processed into a fine Pinot Noir. After the harvest, the grapes are gently pressed.
Then the grapes ferment for 9 days in stainless steel at a controlled temperature. Cooled, the Chiaroscuro unfolds a unique drinking experience.
Visually:
Straw yellow, crystal clear and of pleasant consistency.
Olfactory:
Smells of white pulp, apple, pear, peach, white flowers and pleasant citrus notes.
Taste:
It is dry but soft, with excellent freshness and balanced flavour. This is followed by a pleasant citrus aftertaste.
Serving suggestion:
Excellent as an aperitif, but also goes well with first courses of vegetables, savoury pies or roasted sea fish. Also ideal with a plate of pasta, courgettes and prawns.
Description:
A classic Merlot, vinified individually in stainless steel vats. Fermentation takes place at controlled temperature. The maceration is obtained by a maturation in stainless steel barrels for several months before bottling.
Visually:
Ruby red with violet reflections and good consistency.
Olfactory:
Intense and typical aromas of plums, cherries, red fruits and undergrowth.
Taste:
Dry and soft with a good freshness, which shows a soft and pleasant tannin. Balanced, with good persistence and fruity cherry aftertaste.
Serving suggestion:
The classic wine you would expect to find in a traditional Ticino cave to accompany a sausage and cheese dish.
Description:
In the middle of the old Via del Gottardo, the vineyard overlooks the Val Cramosina in the territory of Giornico. Its precious fruits are carefully vinified and give life to this Ticino Merlot.
Visually:
Purplish red, clear and of good consistency
Olfactory:
Intense and complex on the nose, with aromas of red fruit, ripe cherry, plum, vinous and juicy, mineral and spicy.
Gustatory:
In the mouth it is dry, warm, soft, fresh, smooth tannins and good flavor. Very balanced and easy to drink, very pleasant fruity returns. The merlot you expect to find in a quality Grotto in Ticino.
Description:
This white Merlot is elegant, fresh and soft at the same time. Its aromas are complex and pleasantly fruity. An excellent Merlot with 12.8% by volume.
Visually:
Straw yellow with greenish reflections of good consistency
Olfactory:
Intense and complex with floral notes of wisteria, peach, quince, mirabelle and light citrus nuances.
Gustatory:
In the mouth it is sweet, warm and soft, with good freshness and flavor. Balanced with a creamy and fruity aftertaste.
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