Wine Weekends Franciacorta

Located south of Lake Iseo, Franciacorta is one of the most important winemaking areas for sparkling wine in Italy. Here you will be able to enjoy wine tastings surrounded by medieval castles, sixteenth-century palaces and suggestive villages and visit the numerous wineries that produce Franciacorta.

During your time in Franciacorta, you will visit wineries that make what many consider the best Italian sparkling wine. During your wine tastings you will be able to savor the different types of Franciacorta DOCG, all produced following the Classic Method, which in the area is also called Metodo Franciacorta. Franciacorta's appellation include; Franciacorta DOCG, Franciacorta DOCG Satèn, Franciacorta DOCG rosè, Franciacorta DOCG millesimato and Franciacorta DOCG riserva.

Between a wine tasting and a winery visit, make sure to try the local cuisine of the area. Typical dishes around Franciacorta include lake fish, such as baked tinca and fried alborelle, fresh pasta like casoncelli, as well as many artisanal cheeses and cured meats.

While visiting Franciacorta’s wineries, you will come across three main grape varieties used to produce Franciacorta; Chardonnay, Pinot Nero and Pinot Bianco. Your wine tastings in Franciacorta will include different blends of these vines, combined to obtain a wine with character, usually characterized by bright and shiny color, good structure, freshness, and a characteristic bitter note in the finish.

Wine tastings and visits to Franciacorta’s wineries can be organized throughout the year. Each summer, the Franciacorta Festival takes place, where wine lovers can discover the wonders that Franciacorta has to offer.

While in Franciacorta, don’t limit yourself to visiting its wineries. Popular activities include horseback riding in the vineyards, taking the ferry to explore Lake Iseo and Monte Isola or visiting the Monastery of San Pietro in Lamosa.

The average price of a wine tasting with winery visit in Franciacorta is around €46.70. Depending on the experience, prices range from €18.40 to €75. Booking in advance ensures availability and the best prices.

Here are the top wineries to visit in Franciacorta:

• Vinea Ventis
• Spensierata Franciacorta
• Il Dosso di Archetti Luca
• La Riccafana di Riccardo Fratus
• Quadra Franciacorta
• Ricci Curbastro Azienda Agricola
• Castello Bonomi Tenute In Franciacorta
• Le Marchesine - Franciacorta

Here are the best wine tastings to book in Franciacorta:

• Wine experience at Il Dosso Winery
• Winemaker's Tasting at Il Dosso Winery in Franciacorta
• Farmer's Tasting at Il Dosso Winery in Franciacorta
• Guided tour and Triple Tasting at Ricci Curbastro winery
• From the vineyard to the glass at Castello Bonomi
• Winery Tour and Tasting of Organic Wines with Riccardo Fratus in Franciacorta
• Tasting Experience at Quadra in Franciacorta
• Guided tour and Double Tasting at Ricci Curbastro winery