📷 Yozh, CC BY-SA 4.0Franciacorta vineyards
Erbusco, Italy
Rolling vineyards south of Lake Iseo that make Italy’s best-known bottle-fermented sparkling wine. Many estates offer tastings; book ahead at weekends.
Franciacorta is the name for the hills between the southern shore of Lake Iseo and the city of Brescia; the grapes come from 19 communes, including part of the city of Brescia itself. The area gained DOC status in 1967, and since 1995 the DOCG has applied exclusively to the sparkling wines. Franciacorta was the first DOC to require the traditional method for its sparkling wine. The permitted varieties are Chardonnay and Pinot Nero, with Pinot Bianco allowed up to 50 per cent and Erbamat no more than ten per cent. "Franzacurta" appears in Brescia's council records in 1277.
Many wineries in the area offer tastings; book them in advance, especially at weekends. Allow roughly one to two hours per winery for a visit with a tasting. If you are driving, it is wise to taste only small amounts.
Besides the wineries, it is worth visiting Iseo on the lakeshore with the Oldofredi castle, the former fishing village of Clusane, known for roasted tench with polenta, and the Le Torbiere del Sebino nature reserve, a peat bog between Iseo, Provaglio d’Iseo and Corte Franca. Passirano Castle (around 1100) is privately owned; you can see its moat and round towers from outside.
- Nearest town
- Erbusco, Italy
- Category
- Food & drink
- GPS
- 45.5990, 9.9700
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Italy: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autostrade; pay at the barrier by card or cash. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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- Area Sosta Camper GeroloMotorhome stopover14 km from Franciacorta vineyards · 20 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
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FAQs
Where is Franciacorta vineyards?
Franciacorta vineyards is in Erbusco, Italy, at GPS 45.5990, 9.9700. It is about 4 km from Adro.
Can you camp near Franciacorta vineyards?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Sebino, about 7 km away; within 25 km there are 33 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Franciacorta vineyards?
Franciacorta vineyards is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Bergamo, Lake Iseo and the Valcamonica rock art.
What is there to see near Franciacorta vineyards?
Places worth a stop nearby: Monte Isola (16 km), Earth pyramids of Zone (22 km), Bergamo Città Alta (27 km) and Sirmione (51 km).
When is the best time to visit Franciacorta vineyards?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)