The best sparkling wines in Italy: Franciacorta DOCG

Chardonnay and Pinot Noir thrive on the mineral-rich soils of Lake Iseo. Since 1996, sparkling wine from the region has been known simply as Franciacorta, always produced using the classic bottle fermentation method. With Satén, Franciacorta has created its own category alongside Pas Dosé, Extra Brut, Brut and Demi Sec, in which the sparkling wines are somewhat creamier and softer than in the Brut version.