# Biancofranco (Franco M. Martinetti)

> White, Colli Tortonesi DOC Timorasso by [Franco M. Martinetti](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/franco-m-martinetti.md), Monferrato, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/franco-m-martinetti-biancofranco).

- **Producer:** Franco M. Martinetti
- **Style:** White
- **Denomination:** Colli Tortonesi DOC Timorasso
- **Grape:** Timorasso
- **Production area:** Comune di Monleale (AL)
- **Soil:** Calcareous soil with a strong presence of magnesium
- **Exposure:** South-East
- **Vineyard planting:** About 300 m altitude, hillside vineyard, rootstock 420A, spurred cordon trained with Guyot pruning, vines over 10 years old, about 1.3 hectares.
- **Vinification:** Grapes hand-harvested (yield about 65-70 quintals/ha grape, 45-49 hl/ha wine); soft-pressed in a horizontal press, fermented at controlled temperature in steel tanks, aged in steel.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-29



## Summary

Biancofranco is Timorasso aged in steel with a moderate rest on the lees.

## Tasting notes

Deep straw yellow colour with golden highlights announces a serious wine, one that opens up slowly rather than all at once. Ripe, persistent fruit on the nose; soft and warm on the palate, with notable texture and pleasant mineral nuances.

## Food pairings

Pairs naturally with fish dishes and mild cheeses, and is intriguing with white meats; a fine match for a poached egg in a light anchovy sauce with white truffle.