Fratelli Vineyards
Indian winery
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Fratelli Vineyards is an Indian winery based in Akluj, Solapur District, Maharashtra region of India.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]
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| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Wine |
| Founded | 2007 |
| Founders | Alessio Secci, Andrea Secci, Kapil Sekhri, Gaurav Sekhri, Ranjit Mohite-Patil, Arjun Mohite-Patil |
| Headquarters |
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Area served | India and international |
| Key people | Piero Masi (Chief Winemaker) |
| Products | Wine, cheese |
| Brands | Sette, J’Noon, TiLT |
| Website | www |
History
Fratelli means brothers in Italian is a collaborative venture involving the Secci brothers from Italy and the Sekhri and Mohite-Patil brothers from India.[8]
It was conceived in 2007[9] by three sets of brothers: Italy's Secci brothers, Alessio and Andrea, New Delhi-based Sekhri brothers, Kapil and Gaurav, and Mohite-Patil Ranjit and Arjun from Solapur.[10][11] Production is overseen by the Tuscan winemaker Piero Masi.[12]
The company has 240 acres of vineyard in Akluj, Solapur, Maharashtra and Karnataka.[12][13] The Vineyard is accessible to general public for staying and wine tasting.[14] Fratelli Wines are based on French grape varieties plus Sangiovese.[15][16][3][17]
In 2018, Fratelli started exporting wines to countries like France and the Netherlands.[7][18]
Brands
In 2015, Fratelli partnered with Jean-Charles Boisset to import some of its labels into India.[2] In 2018, in partnership with Jean-Charles Boisset, Fratelli launched its J'Noon brand of wines.[19]
In 2020, Fratelli launched four flavours of wine in cans, to target young population.TiLT is a canned wine offering various flavors, including Red, White, Bubbly, and Bubbly Rosé. It has gained attention for its innovative approach to wine.[20][4]
In 2021, Fratelli Wines launched a line of cheese to accompany their wines.[21][14]