Franciacorta Territory

The territory of Franciacorta is a section of the Province of Brescia in the Italian Region of Lombardy. Franciacorta extends from Mount Orfano (south of Rovato) on the southest area to the shores of Lake Iseo, and from the river Oglio on the western border to the town of Cellatica in the east. The geography of rolling hills was shaped by glacial action. The soil, glacial moraines consisting of gravel and sand over limestone, drains well, and is ideal for the cultivation of grapes and winemaking. The weather is mild and constant due to its location south of the foothills of the Alps and the tempering presence of large lakes. To publicize enotourism the district established aStrada del Vino Franciacorta on the model of the famed German Wine Route (Weinstraße) in 2001.

The area has been inhabited since the Paleolithic, there are archaeological remains left by Cenomani Gauls, Romans and Lombards. The name Franciacorta, given in 1277, is thought to derive from curtes francae, which were fortified counties of the Frankish empire was founded in the 8th century. 

The municipalities that make up the Franciacorta 19: Adro, Brione, Roe, Castlewellan, Cazzago S. Martino, Cellatica, Coccaglio, Cologne, Corte Franca, Erbusco, Gussago, Monticelli Brusati, Ome, Paderno, Passirano, Polaveno, Provaglio Rodenegg Saiano Rovato. 

Examples of historic buildings we find them in Rodengo Saiano that is home to a Cluniac foundation, the Abbey of St. Nicholas, which was inhabited by monks since 1446 Olivetani. Additional points of interest include Passirano, with a Castle, and Provaglio Iseo, with the monastery of "San Pietro in Lamosa," and Coccaglio with the remains of the Roman castle and many others.

Among the most respected wine producers of Franciacorta sparkling and still wines in the region are Berlucchi, Bellavista and Ca'Del Bosco. Others include Mosnel, Muratori, Lantieri, Majolini,Ferghettina and Cavalleri and others for a total of more than 115 wineries in the consortium "Consortium of Franciacorta". Rent one of our holidays apartments and find all this beauties of Franciacorta. Perfect to visit EXPO 2015 !!!