Franciacorta - Italy's Answer to Champagne
Franciacorta, Italy – Classic & Refined Sparkling Wines
Franciacorta, Italy is one of the most prestigious sparkling wine regions in the world — often referred to as Italy’s answer to Champagne.
Style: Complex & Classic Sparklings
Profile: Made in the traditional method (Metodo Classico), Franciacorta wines display fine bubbles, creamy texture, and layered complexity with notes of brioche, lemon curd, baked apple, and toasted nuts. The best examples are rich and elegant, with aging potential.
Primary Grapes: Chardonnay, Pinot Nero (Pinot Noir) & limited use of Pinot Bianco
Aging Requirements:
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Non-Vintage (NV): Minimum 18 months on lees
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Satèn: Minimum 24 months; softer style with lower pressure
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Vintage (Millesimato): Minimum 30 months
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Riserva: Minimum 60 months
Notable Techniques: It is required to use the traditional Champagne method to produce sparkling wines that can be labelled as Franciacorta DOCG
Terroir Influence: Located in Lombardy, the region benefits from glacial soils and a temperate climate moderated by nearby Lake Iseo, giving wines freshness and finesse.
