Refrontolo is situated amongst the hills of the Treviso Pre-Alps, in a wine-growing landscape characterised by undulating terrain, sometimes steep slopes and valleys criss-crossed by streams. The hillside exposures, combined with a temperate and breezy climate, encourage the grapes to ripen gradually, with significant temperature variations between day and night that preserve freshness, aromas and balance.
The soils, of calcareous and morainic origin, are often stony and well-drained, forcing the vines to grow at a measured pace and helping to produce wines with a distinct terroir character. Viticulture takes place on slopes organised according to various agronomic systems, using traditional training methods such as the espalier, Sylvoz and double inverted. On the steepest sections, manual management and the maintenance of the terraces bear witness to the deep connection between the landscape and agricultural work.
Alongside Glera, which is used for the hillside expressions of Prosecco, there is also Verdiso, Incrocio Manzoni and, above all, Marzemino, a variety historically linked to Refrontolo. The local tradition includes fresh, fragrant white wines, well-structured reds and wines made from dried grapes. Marzemino, also vinified as ‘Refrontolo’, offers fruity aromas, vinous and spicy notes, and a pleasant liveliness, whilst the dried grape version emphasises concentration, smoothness and aromatic intensity. The region’s winemaking history has its roots in the traditions of the Conegliano hills and in the ancient farming practices handed down through the generations.
