It takes the name of Franciacorta, the moraine amphitheater which is located in the south-west of Lake Iseo and is bordered by Mount Orphan, from the Monte Alto and the rivers Oglio and Mella.
Franciacorta The name comes from the Latin “Francae curtes”, ie the courts freed, that is released by commercial carriers duties.
Among ancient abbeys and prestigious cellars: this is the underlying theme of a pleasant route, to be savored and enjoyed slowly, perhaps by bicycle, to discover the architectures of Franciacorta wines, the impressive amphitheater Lombard moraine that extends from Brescia to Lake d ‘ Iseo.
Hills covered with vineyards, small stone villages, medieval towers and castles, palaces sixteenth and patrician villas, lands suited to viticulture since Roman times.
Heirs of this ancient tradition, the tenants today produce the highest quality wines, among which stands out the Franciacorta.
Strada del Vino Franciacorta
Via Verdi, 53
25030 – Erbusco (BS)
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