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Antica Fratta

Storia

Nineteenth-century origins

Antica Fratta occupies an imposing nineteenth-century villa in Monticelli Brusati, in the province of Brescia. A cellar was constructed alongside the residence with four interconnected tunnel sections arranged as a Greek cross.

Franco Ziliani and Antica Fratta

The property later became closely associated with Franco Ziliani. He used the historic residence and cellar to receive guests and celebrate special occasions. Antica Fratta was one of the Franciacorta places that particularly attracted his attention.

Restoration and renewal

The nineteenth-century villa was restored, while the adjoining cellars underwent a more recent renovation. The estate continues to produce Franciacorta alongside Curtefranca Bianco and Rosso still wines. Its renewed underground spaces are also used for guided visits, tastings and hospitality events.

19th centuryThe imposing villa at Monticelli Brusati was created with an adjoining cellar formed by four interconnected tunnel sections arranged as a Greek cross.

—Antica Fratta became a historic residence and cellar associated with Franco Ziliani, who received guests there for special occasions.

Recent periodThe cellars were renovated and incorporated into guided visits and hospitality experiences.

Terroir

Antica Fratta is located in Monticelli Brusati, in the province of Brescia, within Franciacorta.

Vinificazione

Historic underground cellarFour interconnected tunnel sections form a Greek-cross plan beneath the estate.

Renovated cellarThe historic cellar spaces have undergone a recent renovation.

Production is associated with a cellar adjoining the restored nineteenth-century villa. Its underground layout comprises four interconnected tunnel sections arranged as a Greek cross. The cellar has undergone a recent renovation. Antica Fratta produces Franciacorta as well as Curtefranca Bianco and Rosso still wines.