…If that very heart of wine-making territory called Col Sandago was my property, I wouldn’t have any doubt. I would remove the vines, all of them, for making Prosecco, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and so on, and would leave, due to its incredible excellence, the vine of Wildbacher. For the fact that you own such a heart, I confess to feel the utmost envy...
Luigi Veronelli
The story comes from far...
A restless and determined personality
Wildbacher means "wild stream", undammed. A prophetic name, that indicates its restless personality, that originates in a region of the western Styria called Schilchergegend, which means “brilliant wine region”.
The welcoming in the Marca Trevigiana.
This variety arrived in Susegana in the 19th century, and this is the only place in Italy where it found a new home. Despite not being a fine variety, its natural strength convinced the venetian farmers to grow it where other varieties wouldn’t resist.
The pursuit of its own space.
As time passed, the hills of the Marca turned out to be particularly adequate for the production of Prosecco, other white wines and a few fine reds. Therefore the Wildbacher was set aside, as a niche product of the local wine-making.
A respectable dwelling.
If the Wildbacher is still a topic of discussion, the merit goes to Martino Zanetti. Zanetti, a passionate wine maker and wise businessman, chose to bet on those rare vines discovered in his property by chance.
Expression of excellence.
Supported by expert agronomists and enologists, Martino Zanetti managed to find the best conditions for an exclusive vine variety to thrive, so as to obtain incredible colors and aromas.
Col Sandago and
the Wildbacher
Despite its harsh name, here it becomes alive, open to sociality and welcoming.
Winery
The Wildbacher is now the distinctive wine of Col Sandago. Here, the surrounding landscape, with its mild hillsides and steep slopes, offers the ideal environment for its development.
Protected by the Pre-Alps, with perfect exposure,the vineyards have the right elevation, which altogether create the ideal microclimate for the Wildbacher. It is naturally frost-proof, and the milder climate has weakened its wildness, making it softer and more balanced.
Vine and
passion
Such a difficult vine variety can give a return in quality, but never in quantity.
Out of the total vineyard surface in Col Sandago, 3.5 hectares are entirely dedicated to Wildbacher. A small but perfectly exposed piece of land, which was object of careful selection.
Such care is reflected in 65 q per hectare of grapes production, whose yield is maximized at 45 hl of wine. The vine is grown using the Double Upside-down or the Spurred Cordon systems, that are suitable for dry or medium-fertility soils.
In addition to limited spreading, what makes the Wildbacher rare is its bunch, namely a small, compact and seed-rich bunch.
Harvesting
and waiting
An Austrian variety enriched by the soft shades of Treviso’s hills.
The grapes are harvested manually, well into autumn. It is a practice that repeats year after year with the same attention to details.
An occasion when our commitment in the vineyard is joined by the curiosity to disclose the aromas and tastes of the upcoming vintage.
Time
and wood
Mean to those who consider it an average wine, but unexpectedly generous to those who understand and follow it.
Wildbacher IGT dei Colli Trevigiani requires time and dedication to reach its full potential.
After at least three years of aging in oak barrels, that are specifically designed to preserve its aromatic harmony, the wine undergoes further aging in bottles for 12 months.
Only at that moment the Wildbacher reveals itself, offering unique aromas and tastes, which speak of the soul of the Col Sandago vineyards.
Expressions of
Wildbacher
A rare diamond having thousand facetings, which can be tasted in its different expressions.
Wildbacher Metodo Classico
Unique and surprising. Harmonious mix of bread crust, flowers and berries on the nose.
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Wildbacher Brut Rosé
Spumante Charmat with notes of wild strawberries and rose petals offering a complex nose.
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Dagoberthus
Made with 100% Wildbacher grapes, it is an intense and concentrated red wine, with complex and charming nose.
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