L’Antica Quercia isn’t just a winery—it’s a little paradise tucked under two majestic oak trees that give the estate its name. Here in the rolling hills of Scomigo di Conegliano, founder Claudio Francavilla cultivates 25 hectares of olives, pomegranates, and, of course, grapes—always with nature’s rhythm in mind. Claudio didn’t inherit vines; he chose them. With a background in managing complex systems, he swapped suits for soil and embraced a farming-first philosophy rooted in biodiversity.
Think Prosecco, but with a twist: everything here is done with low intervention, organic and biodynamic farming, and a wild respect for the land. The estate’s lineup includes a range of expressive Glera-based wines, from classic DOCG sparklers to a throwback Col Fondo and a rare still Prosecco. The Col Fondo (“with sediment”) wines skip filtration and let native yeasts do their thing, resulting in bottles that are alive, cloudy, and full of personality.
Claudio believes wine should speak of place—and his wines don’t whisper. They sing of soil, wind, and wisdom, unfiltered and unapologetically real.
Did you know?
Before Prosecco went global, “Col Fondo” was the way locals drank it—cloudy, yeasty, and wildly alive. Some fans decant for clarity, others shake the bottle and pour it cloudy. It’s the choose-your-own-adventure of sparkling wine—and L’Antica Quercia is proudly keeping this old-school tradition uncorked.
Wines from L'Antica Quercia
L'Antica Quercia
Matiù Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG Rive di Sconmigo Brut
Available in: North America
