Franciacorta

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Franciacorta
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“Franciacorta is a historical region in the Province of Brescia, Lombardy, Italy, with a population of around 158,249. It is known for its wine production and includes world-famous producers such as Berlucchi, Bellavista and Ca' del Bosco. The name Franciacorta appears for the first time in 1277.”
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The GuardianAug 24

‘Everything you’d want from Italy, all in one place’: Brescia, Lombardy’s hidden gem

The city’s rich history and culture have so far flown under the radar, but its fiercely proud inhabitants are determined to change that We have hardly begun walking before I spot the side alley, curving away from the main road in a patchwork of sunlit yellow walls, shuttered windows and shadowy archways. “What’s up there?” Elena, my guide to the city, pulls a wry smile. “That is Carmine. As a k…

wine district producing sparkling wine

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