Franchini: Candidvs Veneto Bianco IGT 2024

The Candidvs Veneto Bianco IGT is an elegant, still white wine. Clear, fine, and balanced. It is characterized by a special complex aroma and precise freshness. With a unique historical origin. A sophisticated white wine for connoisseurs.

The Candidvs Veneto Bianco IGT is an expressive white wine with cultural depth and fine elegance. Its name derives from the Latin candidus and refers to purity, clarity, and origin. This wine is dedicated to the discovery of a Roman villa from the 3rd century AD whose mosaics were found beneath the family-owned vineyards.

The Candidvs presents itself clear and brilliant in the glass. The aroma is fine and complex. Fruit, floral nuances, and mineral accents are in balance. On the palate, it is fresh, precise, and balanced, with a fine smoothness and elegant length.

Origin & Philosophy

The grapes come from the vineyard Cortesele, exactly the area under which the Roman mosaics were discovered. The historic vines were preserved with great effort. They were carefully taken, protected, and replanted on a family estate of the Franchini family. They still thrive there today and form the basis of this special wine.

Grape Varieties

The cuvée combines Chardonnay, Garganega, Fernanda, Riesling, Pinot Bianco, Moscato, and Saorìn. This variety provides aromatic depth, freshness, and a delicate structure.

Harvest & Vinification

The hand harvest begins in the last weeks of September. The grapes are selected directly in the vineyard. Unripe berries are consistently removed.
This is followed by a very gentle pressing. Depending on the vintage, the wine matures for several months on the fine lees in stainless steel tanks. This aging gives it creaminess and precision. Afterwards, there is a short maturation in a marble amphora from Rosa del Garda, which emphasizes the minerality without covering the freshness.

Aging

After vinification, the wine matures 3 to 4 months in the bottle. This creates a harmonious, clearly structured white wine with elegance and depth.