Franciacorta: a name that evokes high-quality bubbles and a territory rich in history and winemaking culture.
The term “ francae curtes ” referred in medieval times to thefree courts : lands bordering Lake Iseo, inhabited by communities of Benedictine monks. Thanks to the work of reclamation, cultivation and clearing, these lands were free from paying duties.
The hills of Franciacorta have very ancient origins in the cultivation of vines.Provaglio d'Iseo , grape seeds dating back to the pile-dwelling era have been found. The mild climate of Lake Iseo, almost Mediterranean, meets the cool breeze of Val Camonica, creating ideal conditions for growing vines. The soil of the vineyards owes much to the DNA of the morainic hills, created by the retreat of the glaciers over 10,000 years ago. Elements such as limestone, gravel, sand, clay and flint have made the vineyards of Franciacorta distinctive.
His fame spreads throughout the world thanks to theFranciacorta , an excellent sparkling wine produced with the classic method and recognised by the denominationDOCG .
