Discover the top 100 best red wines of Franciacorta of Franciacorta as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the red wines that are popular of Franciacorta and the best vintages to taste in this region.
The Italian Champagne, the country's largest DOCG zone for classic-method sparklers. Fine, refined bubbles with signature notes of green apple, citrus, brioche, toasted almond and white flowers, taut and creamy finish (18 months minimum on lees, up to 60 for Riserva). Based on dominant Chardonnay, Pinot Noir for structure, Pinot Blanc for roundness. Satèn (low pressure, silky) and fruity rosé versions.
~3,000 ha around Lake Iseo in Lombardy.
Firm, upright reds with precise acidity and angular tannins, showing aromas of sour cherry, plum, dried herbs, leather, black tea and balsamic notes. Characteristically bitter, savoury finish. Star of Chianti Classico DOCG, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG and Morellino di Scansano. Italy's most planted variety, a descendant of Ciliegiolo × Calabrese di Montenuovo.
red wines from the region of Franciacorta go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of roast beef in a crust (onions & mustard), ham lasagness or lamb tagine with onions, purple olives and lemons....
On the nose in the region of Franciacorta often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, black fruit or oak and sometimes also flavors of earth, microbio or spices. In the mouth in the region of Franciacorta is a powerful.
