Guide to top Italian bubblies since 2003

Franciacorta, main sparkling wine from Milan region

ClassificationDocg (controlled and guaranteed designation of origin, it is included in Pdo European category, Protected designation of origin)
Wine regionLombardy, the area between Iseo Lake to the north and Po valley to the south
Grapeschardonnay and pinot nero, either 100% or in variable percentage; pinot bianco less than 50%; erbamat less than 10%. For Rosé type pinot nero more than 35%, chardonnay less than 65%, pinot bianco less than 50%, erbamat less than 10%. For Satèn type chardonnay at least 50%, pinot bianco 50% maximum
Production methodTraditional method (second fermentation in bottle)
Levels of residual sugarFrom pas dosé to demi-sec
TypesFranciacorta, Franciacorta Rosé, Franciacorta Satèn (maximum bottle pressure is 5 atmospheres; always brut). Each type can be either non-vintage or Millesimato, meaning that it is a vintage sparkling wine. For each it is possible to have Riserva (always a vintage sparkling wine)
 FranciacortaFranciacorta RoséFranciacorta Satèn
Non-vintage182424
Millesimato (Vintage)303030
Riserva606060
Minimum aging on lees by type (months)

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