{"id":7557,"date":"2019-05-14T18:14:13","date_gmt":"2019-05-14T18:14:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/?p=7557"},"modified":"2023-06-02T11:36:51","modified_gmt":"2023-06-02T15:36:51","slug":"franciacorta-itinerary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/italy\/franciacorta-itinerary\/","title":{"rendered":"Franciacorta Itinerary: How To Spend a Week in Northern Italy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>I first visited <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wine-region\/franciacorta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Franciacorta<\/strong><\/a> during the Spring season, and it was my first visit to the region in <strong>Northern Italy<\/strong>. I\u2019ll be honest I knew little of what to expect. My only knowledge of the region was basic at best, and most of it through Instagram friends and having a few tastes at Gambero Rosso\u2019s Tre Bicchieri in Chicago earlier this year. Located within the <strong>Province of Brescia in Lombardy<\/strong>, Franciacorta, officially a DOCG since 1995, is a small wine region southeast of Lake Iseo producing <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wine-resources\/sparkling-wines-to-try-from-regions-around-the-world\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">high-quality sparkling wines<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Itinerary For Visiting Franciacorta Italy\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6uV1BMzvuqk?feature=oembed&enablejsapi=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><em>Franciacorta&#8217;s stunning landscape and small hillside villages. Footage shot and edited by Greig Santos-Buch.<\/em><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While many of us know <strong><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wine-region\/veneto\/\" target=\"_blank\">Italy\u2019s Prosecco<\/a><\/strong> (and Prosecco-related cocktails), Franciacorta differs greatly in that it is made in the traditional Champagne method and produced in a variety of styles from zero dosage to demi-sec. The grapes used are also similar to those used in <strong><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/france\/visiting-champagne-france-what-to-see\/\" target=\"_blank\">Champagne,<\/a><\/strong> with <strong><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/chardonnay-wine-grape-characteristics\/\" target=\"_blank\">Chardonnay<\/a><\/strong> and <strong>Pinot Nero<\/strong> as the primary varieties. The greatest difference comes in the time spent on the lees, which ranges from 18 months to an astonishing five plus years! I was certainly intrigued. I mean who doesn\u2019t love bubbles! So, on this recent trip to Italy, I figured it was time to explore this fine wine region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IN THIS GUIDE TO VISITING FRANCIACORTA:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"#transportation\">Getting To Franciacorta<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#bergamo\">Exploring Bergamo<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#franciacorta\">Franciacorta Hotels<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#wineries\">Wineries<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#restaurants\">Restaurants<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#tours\">Tours, Experiences &amp; Activities<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8230;and more<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a name=\"transportation\"><\/a>How to Get To Franciacorta<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now as many travelers know, most <strong><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/travel-resources\/how-to-get-cheap-flight-tickets-11-ways\/\" target=\"_blank\">flights from the states to Europe<\/a><\/strong> are overnight journeys and you often don\u2019t arrive to your destination until morning or mid-day \u2013 and often exhausted. However, with time of the essence, it\u2019s important to get adjusted to the new time zone as fast as possible. For me, that means keeping active until my usual bedtime in my new locale. On this trip, I flew into Milan\u2019s Linate airport on a transfer from Dublin. Many domestic and European airlines also fly into Il Caravaggio International Airport. Malpensa Airport offers many direct flights from the states as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/afwd\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Get Updates on Flight Deals as They Pop Up Here<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both Linate and Malpensa are within a 45 to 60-minute drive to the Franciacorta region, while Il Caravaggio is within 30 minutes. Upon arrival, I grabbed my bags and made my way to the nearest espresso counter to order my latte (although if you want to look less like a tourist, order an espresso or doppio if it\u2019s past breakfast time), before making my way to the rental car station. Trust me the added caffeine will serve you well as you begin your adventure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Transportation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking of <strong>rental cars<\/strong>, this is really the <strong>best way to navigate the Franciacorta region<\/strong>. Many of the wineries and hotels are in remote locations and will require a car. <strong><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/Milan\/Top-Sparkling-Tour-Private-Day-Trip-from-Milan-to-Discover-Franciacorta-Wine-and-Wineries\/d512-16060P3?pid=P00036374&amp;uid=U00108496&amp;mcid=58086\" target=\"_blank\">Guides and drivers are also available<\/a><\/strong>, but I still find it easiest and most rewarding to take advantage of the freedom your rental car will allow you. Numerous well-known rental car brands serve the area including Hertz, Sixt, Alamo, Avis, Auto Europe and Europcar. You can <strong><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/expedia-car-rental\" target=\"_blank\">check current rates for rental cars<\/a><\/strong> out of Milan airport with <strong><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/kayak-rental-cars\" target=\"_blank\">Kayak<\/a><\/strong>. For navigation, use your phone\u2019s data plan or request GPS in your rental. It\u2019s an easy shot to Franciacorta, but once there the roads are winding and less direct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, <strong><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/Milan\/Top-Sparkling-Tour-Private-Day-Trip-from-Milan-to-Discover-Franciacorta-Wine-and-Wineries\/d512-16060P3?pid=P00036374&amp;uid=U00108496&amp;mcid=58086\" target=\"_blank\">privately guided full-day trips to Franciacorta<\/a><\/strong> are offered from Milan by using the tour company <strong><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/Milan\/Top-Sparkling-Tour-Private-Day-Trip-from-Milan-to-Discover-Franciacorta-Wine-and-Wineries\/d512-16060P3?pid=P00036374&amp;uid=U00108496&amp;mcid=58086\" target=\"_blank\">Franciacorta Tours<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a name=\"bergamo\"><\/a>First Stop: Bergamo<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re like me, you arrive in the morning or mid-day. I highly recommend taking a swing through Bergamo on your way to Franciacorta. Bergamo is a beautiful, artistic city with an ancient, walled medieval town-center set atop a hill known as Citt\u00e0 Alta. Now, it\u2019s important to note, you won\u2019t be taking your car into Citt\u00e0 Alta. But there is a convenient and inexpensive covered public parking garage available at the Hotel Excelsior San Marco. From the underground garage, walk up to street-level and around the block to the funicular that will take you directly into the Citt\u00e0 Alta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve arrived, I recommend wandering the streets and taking in the sites. The fresh air will do you good and it\u2019s a beautiful welcome into the cobblestoned romanticism of Italy. You\u2019ll find a university, numerous piazzas, including Piazza Vecchia and the remarkable Duomo. Make sure to poke your head inside the Duomo \u2013 it\u2019s nothing short of breathtaking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/italy\/charming-italian-towns-to-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\">10 Charming Italian Towns To Visit For Food &amp; Wine Lovers<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After your initial walk through the city, it\u2019s time for a Winetraveler\u2019s favorite thing to do \u2013 enjoy a glass of wine! And since you\u2019re near Piazza Vecchio, why not enjoy a late lunch while dining al fresco. I recommend <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/lalimentari.it\/\" target=\"_blank\">Lalimentari Ristorante Bar &amp; Enoteca<\/a> for its authentic cuisine and local wine list. After soaking in the sun and enjoying your first tastes of Italy, you\u2019ll want to do some more walking to stay energized. So before heading back down to your car, make your way to the city wall. This Venetian wall encircles the Citt\u00e0 Alta and offers extensive views of Bergamo, Milan and the mountains in the distance. Take a leisurely stroll, sit along the wall on the overlook and take it all in for a few moments. It\u2019s a view and a day to remember.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a name=\"franciacorta\"><\/a>Second Stop: Franciacorta<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/colletto-agribiorelais-view.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/colletto-agribiorelais-view.jpg\" alt=\"Where To Stay in Franciacorta Italy - Colletto Agribiorelais | Winetraveler.com\" class=\"wp-image-7563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/colletto-agribiorelais-view.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/colletto-agribiorelais-view-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/colletto-agribiorelais-view-310x413.jpg 310w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The view from the hotel rooms at <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/colletto\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Colletto Agribiorelais<\/strong><\/a>, just outside of Franciacorta. Image via Greig Santos-Buch.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where to Stay in Franciacorta<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After a leisurely afternoon you\u2019ll want to make your way to your <strong><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/franciacorta-hotels\" target=\"_blank\">lodging in Franciacorta<\/a><\/strong>, and if possible before sunset. The region offers <strong><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/franciacorta-hotels\" target=\"_blank\">numerous hotels, rentals and agriturismos<\/a><\/strong> available for your stay.&nbsp;Or, if you\u2019re looking for a particularly romantic stay, I recommend <strong><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/colletto\" target=\"_blank\">Colletto AgriBioRelais just north of Lake Iseo and Franciacorta<\/a><\/strong>. While you can certainly stay here with friends or on your own, I for one will be going back with my special someone because it absolutely exudes romance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From the moment of arrival, I was greeted by Graziana, the proprietor and winemaker (as well as the designer of the very chic facilities). It is a family-owned and run relais and everyone on staff will instantly make you feel at home. I can\u2019t tell you how at ease, relaxed and in my element, I felt within minutes of arrival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>The main building hosts the reception, restaurant, breakfast area and features numerous sitting areas, a cozy fireplace and an expansive deck with views of the surrounding valley and mountains. Colletto&#8217;s orientation on the hillside makes it the perfect place to take in the sunset with a welcome glass of sparkling wine!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I really can\u2019t say enough about the hospitality and accommodations at Colletto from the fresh breakfast array, to the outstanding sparkling wines and dry reds made on-premises. Plus the beautiful, comfortable and fully equipped rooms with some of the best hotel pillows and linens I have encountered at an agriturismo. (However, don\u2019t expect to find any televisions here \u2013 as I said, this is a romantic getaway and the sunset alone will be entertainment enough!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I would be remiss not to mention the evening dinner service with some of the best meals I have had in my life. The kitchen is led by a Michelin Star chef and each dish is not only a work of art, but incredibly flavorful and unique. Local ingredients and recipes like risotto with local fish and cucumbers, ossobucco Milanese, roast duck, bacalao and freshly made pastas shine under his tutelage. I\u2019m not joking when I say that I ate here three evenings in a row and was mesmerized each time. You don&#8217;t need to eat anywhere else!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a name=\"wineries\"><\/a>Franciacorta Itinerary &#8211; Where To Taste Wine<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As for your itinerary in Franciacorta, I would spend a few days visiting wineries and getting to know the various styles of Franciacorta, cruising on Lake Iseo and hiking in the many hills and woodlands around the region. Regardless of your intended style of travel, be it leisurely and romantic or solo and active, the area offers plenty of opportunities to explore. Below are a few recommendations to get you started on your sparkling excursion!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Winetraveler Tip:<\/strong> Make appointments in advance for the wineries listed below and if an English host is needed, make sure to request one upon booking.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Wineries \u2013 The Big Houses<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/winery\/conti-ducco\/\" target=\"_blank\">Conti Ducco<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; The wine excellence of Conti Ducco is the result of the harmony between natural and physicochemical conditions, latitude and climate, and natural soil fertility. This is a specialized production of high-end Franciacorta wines, which are stored for years in the caves beneath the historic family villa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/winery\/ca-del-bosco\/\" target=\"_blank\">Ca\u2019 del Bosco<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; Ca` del Bosco brings together modernity and the past. What was once a small house, became one of the most trailblazing wineries in Italy. Since then a single principle has been defining the essence of Ca\u2019 del Bosco: the quest for excellence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/winery\/bellavista\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>BellaVista<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; BellaVista offers a timeless style and class, the fruit is approached simply and there is an artisanal attention to even the smallest detail in this renowned Franciacorta house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/winery\/contadi-castaldi-franciacorta\/\" target=\"_blank\">Contadi Costaldi<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 The vineyards of Contadi Costaldi are capable of producing a vast range of aromas and flavors indicative of the Contadi Costaldi style which is both dynamic and deeply indebted to its roots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Wineries \u2013 The Boutique Producers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/contaldi-castaldi-franciacorta-winery.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/contaldi-castaldi-franciacorta-winery.jpg\" alt=\"Best Wineries To Visit in Franciacorta - Contaldi Castaldi | Winetraveler.com\" class=\"wp-image-7561\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/contaldi-castaldi-franciacorta-winery.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/contaldi-castaldi-franciacorta-winery-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/contaldi-castaldi-franciacorta-winery-310x413.jpg 310w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tasting through a number of gorgeous Sparkling Wines from Contaldi Castaldi in Franciacorta. Image via Greig Santos-Buch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.collettoagribiorelais.it\/\" target=\"_blank\">Colletto<\/a><\/strong> (although technically outside of Franciacorta) \u2013 As mentioned above, the AgriBioRelais is also a winery where you can taste an outstanding array of sparkling wines from a Blanc de Blancs to a ros\u00e9 of Pinot Noir. The winery also offers two dry red wine blends of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot \u2013 one barrel-aged and one stainless aged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/winery\/castelveder\/\" target=\"_blank\">Castelveder<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; The Castelveder estate produces 80,000 bottles with grapes from vineyards that still retain their name: Ronco del Castellotto, la Madonna della Rosa, the Palazzina and the Cilinder, the Nulli and the Guast and Capel\u00e9t. Bunches of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay produced in the Monticelli Brusati region of Franciacorta with its soils of silt, clay and mineral deposits, allow Castelveder to have a raw material of the highest quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ilpendio.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Il Pendio in Franciacorta \u2013 Michele Loda<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; Located at 420 meters above sea level with an east-south-east exposure, the vineyard and the olive grove rest on dark earth, stingy and proudly mixed with a sea of \u200b\u200b limestone. For the Black Label and Classic Method the Chardonnay is the protagonist, but Pinot Bianco contributes in some wines giving a characteristic freshness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/rizzinifranciacorta.it\/index.php\/welcome\/home\/en\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Rizzini<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; The Rizzini farms are positioned in the northeast of the Franciacorta territory, at the foot of the Monticelli Brusati hills, have been cultivated since 1985. All the processing is done directly by the Rizzini family and only in the years where the grapes are at their best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a name=\"restaurants\"><\/a>Restaurants in Franciacorta<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.collettoagribiorelais.it\/\" target=\"_blank\">Colletto<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/www.dispensafranciacorta.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\">Dispensa Pani e Vini<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/www.locandadossello.it\/index.php?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\">Locanda al Dossello<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ristorantedanadia.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Ristorante da Nadia<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/hostariauvarara.it\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\">Hostaria Uva Rara<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/www.anticatrattoriagaina.it\/\" target=\"_blank\">Antica Trattoria Gaina<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/www.agriturismodossobadino.it\/\" target=\"_blank\">Dosso Badino<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a name=\"tours\"><\/a>Tours, Attractions &amp; Activities<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/Lombardy\/Kayak-Trip-to-Monte-Isola-on-Iseo-lake\/d25822-233355P2?pid=P00036374&amp;uid=U00108496&amp;mcid=58086\" target=\"_blank\">Rent a kayak on stunning Lake Iseo<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/Milan\/Taste-the-New-and-the-Old-Milan-Ticinese-District\/d512-68229P1?pid=P00036374&amp;uid=U00108496&amp;mcid=58086\" target=\"_blank\">Take a walking food tour while in Milan<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.teatrodonizetti.it\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\">Witness the Opera in Bergamo<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/Bergamo\/Verona-and-Sirmione-day-trip-from-Bergamo\/d27538-2872P78?pid=P00036374&amp;uid=U00108496&amp;mcid=58086\" target=\"_blank\">Take a day trip to visit Verona and Sirmione<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Plan Your Getaway<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I don\u2019t know that I can accurately put into words the beauty and hospitality of this incredible region in Northern Italy. I was impressed by the quality of the Franciacorta wines, many on par with Champagne, their affordability and accessibility. 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