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Ricci Curbastro

Capriolo · Brescia (BS)
← Lombardia
Established
1885
Ricci Curbastro family
Yearly production
estate (Franciacorta)
Location
Capriolo, province of Brescia (Lombardy) — in the eastern Franciacorta near Lake Iseo
Brescia (BS)
Vineyard area
Chardonnay, Pinot Nero and Pinot Bianco for Franciacorta metodo classico at Capriolo, farmed organically

Appellations

Franciacorta DOCG

History

The Ricci Curbastro estate at Capriolo was founded in 1885, and turned into a modern winery by Gualberto Ricci Curbastro in 1967 — the year the Franciacorta DOC was created. The family's agricultural roots reach back to the 13th century, with the Rontana estate at Brisighella in Romagna.

Farmed organically, the estate was among the first in Lombardy to earn the Equalitas 'Sustainable Company' certification, in 2017.

Its old farm buildings house the Museo Agricolo e del Vino, unique in Franciacorta; the winery is run today by Riccardo Ricci Curbastro with his sons Gualberto and Filippo.

Wines

Illustrative selection
Franciacorta Brut
Franciacorta DOCG · Chardonnay / Pinot Nero / Pinot Bianco
The estate's core metodo classico.
Franciacorta Extra Brut
Franciacorta DOCG · Chardonnay / Pinot Nero
A low-dosage metodo classico.
Franciacorta Satèn
Franciacorta DOCG · Chardonnay
A creamy Satèn.
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