| Classification | Docg (controlled and guaranteed designation of origin, it is included in Pdo European category, Protected designation of origin) |
| Wine region | Lombardy, the area between Iseo Lake to the north and Po valley to the south |
| Grapes | chardonnay 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 method | Traditional method (second fermentation in bottle) |
| Levels of residual sugar | From pas dosé to demi-sec |
| Types | Franciacorta, 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) |
| Franciacorta | Franciacorta Rosé | Franciacorta Satèn | |
| Non-vintage | 18 | 24 | 24 |
| Millesimato (Vintage) | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Riserva | 60 | 60 | 60 |
