Franciacorta

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Terroir

• Moraine amphitheater formed during the glaciations of the Mesozoic and Cenozoic eras, originating from the Valcamonica glacier.
• Soils of allochthonous origin with good drainage and good water retention, sharing a common morenic origin across most of the territory.
• Insubric mesoclimate with Mediterranean characteristics: mild winters, moderate summers, with Lake Iseo acting as a thermal flywheel.
• Winkler bioclimatic index between 1,800 and 2,300 degree-days; annual precipitation approximately 1,000 mm, with 500–600 mm during the growing season.

• Prehistoric grape seeds found at Provaglio d'Iseo attest to the spontaneous presence of the vine in Franciacorta since the pile-dwelling era.

• Insubric climate with Mediterranean characteristics: mild winters, summers that are not excessively hot, and marked diurnal and annual temperature variations.

Facts drawn from the cahier's terroir-link section (Lien au terroir) by automatic interpretation — see the source.

Sources

• Specification (EUR-Lex, single document)
• eAmbrosia register (EU) — File number PDO-IT-A1034
• Official trade body site — Consorzio per la Tutela del Franciacorta