Franciacorta
Wine · PDO · 19 municipalities
Recognized since 1973, Lombardy's Franciacorta DOCG is defined by rigorous production standards across nineteen municipalities, including Adro and Cellatica. While the base sparkling wine requires a minimum of eighteen months of lees aging, the denomination distinguishes itself through highly specialized styles governed by precise rules. The unique Satèn category must be produced exclusively as a brut, keeping bottle pressure under five atmospheres while utilizing at least fifty percent Chardonnay and entirely excluding Pinot nero. Conversely, Rosé expressions demand a minimum of thirty-five percent Pinot nero, reflecting the precise blending parameters that 112 verified producers navigate to craft these sapid and fresh wines.
The facts
- Colour
- ranging from more or less intense straw yellow to golden yellow; fine, intense mousse
- Taste
- sapid, fresh, fine and harmonious
The producers 112
+ 104 more — every one from the consortium's official list
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Franciacorta produced?
- Franciacorta is produced in 19 municipalities in Lombardy, Italy: Adro, Brescia, Capriolo, Cazzago San Martino and more.
- What grape is Franciacorta made from?
- Franciacorta is made from Chardonnay e/o Pinot nero, Pinot bianco, Erbamat.
- How long must Franciacorta age?
- Franciacorta must age at least 18 months according to its disciplinare.
- What is the minimum alcohol content of Franciacorta?
- The minimum alcohol content of Franciacorta is 11.5% vol.
- What does DOCG mean?
- DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita) is the highest tier of Italian wine classification, with government-sealed guarantees on origin and quality.