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Il Farneto

Il Farneto Brut Nature NV

Price: $26.00
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Tasting notes

Pale straw with greenish reflections and a steady stream of fine bubbles. The nose presents white flowers, bread crust, baked apple, and subtle almond notes. On the palate, bright acidity carries citrus and chalky mineral flavors, finishing crisp and dry with a delicate honeyed undertone.

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  • Style: Dry, traditional method sparkling wine with fine persistent bubbles and zero dosage
  • Grapes & Terroir: 60% Spergola, 40% Chardonnay; clay and chalk soils at 300 meters elevation in Emilia-Romagna
  • Winemaking: Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts, secondary fermentation in bottle, extended lees aging, no dosage added
  • Serving & Decanting: 43–46°F; no decanting needed
  • Pairing: Gnocco fritto (Emilia-Romagna fried dough with cured meats)
  • Similar to: Franciacorta Pas Dosé or a lean, mineral Crémant

Il Farneto Brut Nature NV is a traditional method sparkling wine from Marco Bertoni's biodynamic estate in Castellarano, Emilia-Romagna. The cuvée blends 60% Spergola, an indigenous variety dating to the 15th century, with 40% Chardonnay. Grapes grow on clay and chalk soils at around 300 meters elevation in the hills between Scandiano and Canossa. After primary fermentation with native yeasts, the wine undergoes secondary fermentation in bottle and ages on the lees for extended complexity. Il Farneto Brut Nature NV is disgorged without dosage, resulting in a bone-dry sparkler with zero residual sugar.

Prosciutto di Parma, Parmigiano-Reggiano, fried calamari, vitello tonnato, oysters, sushi, white asparagus risotto, smoked trout.

Wine details

Dry/Sweet:, Dry
Wine Type:, White
Wine Style:, Light Body
Grapes:, 80% Spergola, 20% Sauvignon Blanc
Farming:, Organic
Vintage:, NV
Alcohol:, 11.5%
Country:, Italy
Region:, Emilia–Romagna
Appellation:, NA
Bottle Size:, 750ml
Sugar Level:, Zero Added Sugar

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West Coast: 1-2 business days
Midwest: 3-4 business days
East Coast: 5 business days

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Producer profile

Il Farneto

Il Farneto is an 8-hectare biodynamic estate located in Castellarano, in the hills between Scandiano and Canossa in western Emilia-Romagna. Founded in the mid-1990s by Marco Bertoni, the winery sits at approximately 250–300 meters elevation along the Secchia river, surrounded by a landscape of steep clay slopes and badlands known locally as calanchi.

Marco Bertoni established Il Farneto with the goal of reviving sustainable agriculture in a region that had become dominated by industrial winemaking. During the 1970s and 1980s, Emilia-Romagna's wine production focused largely on high-volume, tank-fermented Lambrusco with residual sugar. Bertoni took a different path, planting indigenous varieties like Spergola and Marzemino alongside Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc on clay and chalk soils.

The estate has operated under biodynamic principles since 2003. All vineyard work is done manually, and the property functions as a closed ecosystem—Marco also grows wheat and keeps donkeys on the farm. Vine density reaches 4,000 plants per hectare, with most vines now averaging 15–20 years of age.

In the cellar, winemaker Tommaso Turci (later succeeded by Flavio Restani) works with native yeasts and minimal intervention. The wines ferment spontaneously, remain unfined and unfiltered, and are bottled with little to no added sulfites. For the estate's sparkling wines, a small amount of fresh must from the same harvest is added to initiate secondary fermentation in the bottle—a nod to traditional Emilian methods.

Il Farneto produces a range of still and sparkling wines, including Pét-Nat, traditional method Brut Nature, skin-contact whites, and reds from Lambrusco Grasparossa and Marzemino. The wines are named after the Rio Rocca river that runs through the property, connecting them to the local geology and natural wilderness.

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Wine region

Emilia–Romagna, Italy

Emilia-Romagna's viticultural legacy dates back to ancient times, with both the Etruscans and Romans recognizing the value of the region's fertile terrains. Subsequently, they initiated the cultivation of vineyards, thereby establishing the foundational pillars of the region's wine legacy. Over time, Emilia-Romagna welcomed various traders and settlers, and their collective contributions further shaped its wine traditions.

Geographically, Emilia-Romagna spans from the expansive plains of the Po River to the rugged terrains of the Apennine Mountains. The region's climatic conditions, moderated by the Adriatic Sea, provide an optimal environment for viticulture. Its terroir, characterized by a composite soil structure of clay, silt, and sand, accentuates the uniqueness of its vineyards. This particular soil composition ensures that grapes cultivated here encapsulate the region's intrinsic qualities, resulting in wines that reflect the true essence of Emilia-Romagna.

Emilia-Romagna is a repository of diverse wines, with Lambrusco often being the most recognized. However, its offerings extend beyond this effervescent variety. The region's Sangiovese reds are emblematic of its profound wine-producing expertise, while the Trebbiano whites exhibit a distinct lightness and elegance. With an increasing emphasis on organic and natural wine production, Emilia-Romagna is poised to be at the forefront of contemporary vinicultural innovations, underscoring the belief that wine is not merely a beverage but a narrative of its origins.

Frequently asked question

We will process and ship your order in 2-3 business days, you will receive a shipping confirmation email with tracking as soon as the Carrier scans the shipping label.

Ground shipping time depends on location, here's a breakdown:

West Coast: 1-2 business days
Midwest: 3-4 business days
East Coast: 5 business days

Process time is not shipping time. Shipping time starts from the days successive to the day of shipping, after the order has been processed.

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If applicable, please consider delivering the package to a business address to ensure someone is available to sign for the package.

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Carrier will try to delivery a package up to three times before returning the package to us.

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If you miss a delivery and a package gets returned to us we have two options:

1) Reship the package right away: due to the very high cost of shipping and returns, we must charge a re-shipping fee to be determined based on package size and shipping destination.

2) Consolidate the returned package with your next order: this option is free of charge and it's the most popular option.

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