DOCG FranciacortaChardonnay, Pinot Nero20 haFounded 2002Ghezzi family (founded by Ugo Ghezzi); managed by enologist Mario FalcettiCologne
Founded in 2002 by Ugo Ghezzi at Cologne, the south-western entrance to the DOCG; managed by enologist Mario Falcetti. 20 hectares of vineyards, around 160,000 bottles a year. The Q Black Pas Dosé is the cellar's flagship low-dosage bottling.
Tasting: Visit by appointment to the modern cellar at Cologne, vineyard walk on the Monte Orfano slopes and a flight of Brut, Satèn, Rosé and Riserva. Disabled access, pet-friendly, English spoken.
Signature wines: quadra-brut, quadra-saten, quadra-rose, quadra-q-black-pas-dose, quadra-riserva
Tip: Pair a Quadra visit with a hike up Monte Orfano; the cellar is at the trailhead.
DOCG FranciacortaChardonnay, Pinot Nero12 haFounded 1994ORGANIC CERTIFIEDCologne
Family-run Cologne cellar founded in 1994 on the western Monte Orfano slopes. 12 hectares of organic-farmed vineyards, around 40,000 bottles a year across 7 labels.
Tasting: Visit by appointment to the small Cologne cellar on the Monte Orfano slopes, with a flight of Brut, Satèn, Rosé and Riserva. Organic farming throughout.
Signature wines: turra-brut, turra-saten, turra-rose, turra-riserva, turra-pas-dose
Tip: Turra's small production gives the cellar door a personal feel; pair it with Quadra around the corner for a half-day on the Cologne side.