Region: Emilia-Romagna (Colli di Scandiano e Canossa), Italy
Grapes: 100% Malvasia di Candia Aromatica
Body: Medium
Notes: Candied orange peel, dried apricot, wild honeysuckle, bergamot, crushed thyme, and a hint of white pepper, with a driving natural acidity, a fine grippy phenolic texture, and a bone-dry, savory, mineral-driven finish
Pairing: Continuous charcuterie boards, aged Parmigiano-Reggiano, roasted pork with fennel, spicy Asian noodle dishes, or pumpkin ravioli with sage butter
The Producer
Il Farneto is a small, low-intervention estate located in the rolling hills of Reggio Emilia in Emilia-Romagna, founded in the 1990s by Marco Bertoni. Dedicated to environmental preservation and natural winemaking, the estate spans roughly 8 hectares of dry-farmed, high-altitude vineyards surrounded by woods and polyculture farming. Certified organic and biodynamic, Il Farneto focuses exclusively on indigenous grapes like Malvasia di Candia, Spergola, and Lambrusco grown on clay-chalk soils. In the cellar, Marco keeps intervention to a absolute minimum: wild ambient fermentations, extended macerations for whites, no oak masking, no fining or filtration, and zero added sulfur to craft pure, energetic expressions of local terroir.
The Wine
"Giandon" is Il Farneto’s vibrant, skin-macerated orange wine crafted from 100% Malvasia di Candia Aromatica. The hand-harvested grapes undergo spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts on their skins for approximately 15 to 20 days in stainless steel and concrete tanks. This extended maceration extracts deep amber hues, rich herbal complexity, and structural tea-like tannins while preserving the grape's intense aromatic lift. Bottled unfiltered and strictly zero-zero with no added sulfites, the 2024 vintage balances intense exotic citrus and stone fruit notes with a crisp, cleansing acidity and a bone-dry, mineral-laden finish.
Region: Emilia-Romagna (Colli di Scandiano e Canossa), Italy
Grapes: 100% Malvasia di Candia Aromatica
Body: Medium
Notes: Candied orange peel, dried apricot, wild honeysuckle, bergamot, crushed thyme, and a hint of white pepper, with a driving natural acidity, a fine grippy phenolic texture, and a bone-dry, savory, mineral-driven finish
Pairing: Continuous charcuterie boards, aged Parmigiano-Reggiano, roasted pork with fennel, spicy Asian noodle dishes, or pumpkin ravioli with sage butter
The Producer
Il Farneto is a small, low-intervention estate located in the rolling hills of Reggio Emilia in Emilia-Romagna, founded in the 1990s by Marco Bertoni. Dedicated to environmental preservation and natural winemaking, the estate spans roughly 8 hectares of dry-farmed, high-altitude vineyards surrounded by woods and polyculture farming. Certified organic and biodynamic, Il Farneto focuses exclusively on indigenous grapes like Malvasia di Candia, Spergola, and Lambrusco grown on clay-chalk soils. In the cellar, Marco keeps intervention to a absolute minimum: wild ambient fermentations, extended macerations for whites, no oak masking, no fining or filtration, and zero added sulfur to craft pure, energetic expressions of local terroir.
The Wine
"Giandon" is Il Farneto’s vibrant, skin-macerated orange wine crafted from 100% Malvasia di Candia Aromatica. The hand-harvested grapes undergo spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts on their skins for approximately 15 to 20 days in stainless steel and concrete tanks. This extended maceration extracts deep amber hues, rich herbal complexity, and structural tea-like tannins while preserving the grape's intense aromatic lift. Bottled unfiltered and strictly zero-zero with no added sulfites, the 2024 vintage balances intense exotic citrus and stone fruit notes with a crisp, cleansing acidity and a bone-dry, mineral-laden finish.
What is natural wine?
Natural wine is wine made with minimal intervention from the winemaker, using organically or biodynamically grown grapes and without the addition of chemicals or additives such as sulfites. The result is a wine that is unique, expressive, and often has a more complex and nuanced flavor profile than conventional wines. Natural wine is also often associated with sustainable and ethical farming practices, making it a popular choice for those interested in environmentally friendly and socially responsible products.