The province of Brescia is, among the provinces of Lombardy, one of the most interesting from the point of view of wine, here you can do a visit to Franciacorta Wineries.
Franciacorta DOCG represents one of the few Italian denominations entirely dedicated to sparkling wine made with the classic method. The grape varieties allowed for the production of Franciacorta sparkling wines are Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Blanc. In the rosé there must be at least 25% Pinot Noir, while the Satèn must be vinified exclusively from white grapes.
For the production of the millesimato typology, grapes must be used that come for at least 85% from the harvest of the year indicated on the label. The minimum period of aging on the yeasts is 18 months for the basic version, 24 months for the Rosé and Satèn, 30 months for the millesimato and 60 months for the reserves.
FRANCIACORTA WINERIES
In the Brescia area you can book a Tasting of:
Furthermore, during the summer you can taste wines outdoors while enjoying the views.
CHOOSE THE WINE YOU WANT TO DRINK AND BOOK YOUR CELLAR
Franciacorta DOCG
In some municipalities of the province of Brescia, under Lake Iseo. Classic Method from Chardonnay and/or Pinot Noir grapes, Pinot Bianco max 50% may be added
Franciacorta DOCG Millesimato
Obtained from grapes of a single year
Franciacorta DOCG Riserva
The millesimati that have reached a period of refinement on the yeasts of at least 60 months
Franciacorta DOCG Rosè
With at least 25% Pinot Noir grapes, vinified as a rosé
Franciacorta DOCG Satèn
With more delicate bubbles due to lower pressure inside the bottle. The use of Pinot Noir grapes is not permitted
Visiting the cellars is definitely an experience not to be missed.
BOOK YOUR FRANCIACORTA WINERIES
The Cellars are ready to welcome you to make you live an unforgettable experience. Therefore you can choose various types of tasting also and above all based on your needs. The wine tasting to Franciacorta Wineries is an unforgettable wine tourism and food and wine experience.
Cellars of the other regions of Italy:
Tuscany, Piedmont, Veneto, Umbria, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Marche