{"id":47136,"date":"2026-07-21T16:47:15","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T14:47:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/montinafranciacorta.it\/discovering-franciacorta-docg-history-grape-varieties-and-comparison-with-prosecco\/"},"modified":"2026-07-30T13:07:45","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T11:07:45","slug":"discovering-franciacorta-docg-history-grape-varieties-and-comparison-with-prosecco","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/montinafranciacorta.it\/en\/discovering-franciacorta-docg-history-grape-varieties-and-comparison-with-prosecco\/","title":{"rendered":"Discovering Franciacorta DOCG: History, Grape Varieties, and Comparison with Prosecco"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"47136\" class=\"elementor elementor-47136 elementor-47014\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7a4e984 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7a4e984\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-638e8a0\" data-id=\"638e8a0\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f44019f elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"f44019f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e1cfe38 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e1cfe38\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Discovering Franciacorta DOCG: History, Grape Varieties, and Comparison with Prosecco<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca99368 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"ca99368\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-40c6005 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"40c6005\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-path-to-node=\"1\">Whenever we pop open a bottle for a special occasion or a simple aperitivo with friends, we often use the word &#8220;bubbly&#8221; to encompass worlds that are vastly different from one another. Among the highlights of the Italian winemaking landscape, <b data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"233\"><a href=\"https:\/\/montinafranciacorta.it\/en\/franciacorta\/#metodo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Franciacorta DOCG<\/a><\/b> holds a position of distinction: an exceptional sparkling wine born between the rolling hills of Lake Iseo and the Brescia plain, crafted according to strict regulations tied to the land and to time. <\/p><p data-path-to-node=\"2\">To fully understand what makes this product so special, let\u2019s explore its characteristics, native grape varieties, and key differences from another iconic player in Italian wine: Prosecco.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5015b22 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"5015b22\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5bbafb6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5bbafb6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-path-to-node=\"4\">What is Franciacorta DOCG and Which Grapes are Used?<br\/><\/h2><p data-path-to-node=\"5\">The <b data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"17\">DOCG <\/b>designation (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita), awarded in 1995, imposes some of the strictest production standards in the world to guarantee quality and elegance in every glass.<br\/><\/p><p data-path-to-node=\"6\">Franciacorta is produced exclusively using the <b data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"57\">Metodo Classico<\/b> (or traditional bottle-fermentation method). Following an initial fermentation of the grape must in tanks, the base wine is bottled with the addition of sugars and yeasts. It is here that the second fermentation takes place: the yeasts transform the sugars into carbon dioxide, creating the wine&#8217;s characteristic fine and persistent effervescence. The production guidelines then require an extended period of aging on the lees in direct contact with the wine, lasting a minimum of <b data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"481\">18 months<\/b> (which increases for Sat\u00e8n, Ros\u00e9, Millesimati, and Riserva styles).   <\/p><p data-path-to-node=\"7\">The grape varieties permitted by the regulations are:<br\/><\/p><ul data-path-to-node=\"8\"><li><p data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Chardonnay<\/b>: Adds elegance, floral notes, freshness, and structure.<br\/><\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Pinot Nero<\/b> (Pinot Noir): Provides body, longevity, and striking aromatic complexity.<br\/><br\/><\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Pinot Bianco<\/b> (Pinot Blanc): Used in smaller percentages, bringing minerality and finesse.<br\/><\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Erbamat<\/b>: An autochthonous white grape from the Brescia area, recently introduced to preserve the wines&#8217; acidity and freshness.<br\/><\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3 data-path-to-node=\"12\">Key Differences Between Franciacorta and Prosecco<br\/><\/h3><p data-path-to-node=\"13\">While Franciacorta and Prosecco are both points of pride for Italian winemaking, they are distinctly different products in terms of method, grape varieties, and sensory profiles.<br\/><\/p><h5 data-path-to-node=\"14\">Production Method: Traditional (Metodo Classico) vs. Martinotti (Charmat) <\/h5><ul data-path-to-node=\"15\"><li><p data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Franciacorta (Metodo Classico<\/b>): Re-fermentation occurs <b data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"59\">inside each individual bottle<\/b>. The wine rests on its yeasts for extended periods (ranging from 18 to over 60 months), developing notes of bread crust, pastry, toasted nuts, and an exceptionally fine, long-lasting perlage.<br\/> <\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Prosecco <\/b>(Martinotti \/ Charmat Method): The second fermentation takes place in large <b data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"76\">stainless-steel tanks<\/b> (autoclaves) over a significantly shorter timeframe (ranging from a few months to around a year). This process preserves the grape&#8217;s primary fruit aromas, producing a fresh, fruity, and highly approachable wine. <\/p><\/li><\/ul><h5 data-path-to-node=\"16\">Grape Varieties and Terroir<\/h5><ul data-path-to-node=\"17\"><li><p data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Franciacorta:<\/b> Originates from a strictly defined area in the province of Brescia (Lombardy), set between glacial morainic hills and Lake Iseo, crafted from Chardonnay, Pinot Nero, Pinot Bianco, and Erbamat grapes.<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Prosecco<\/b>: Produced across a vast region spanning Veneto and Friuli-Venezia Giulia, it is made predominantly from <b data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"106\">Glera<\/b> grapes (at least 85%), a native white variety known for its vibrant, floral aromas.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>While Prosecco favors immediate appeal, freshness, and the bright primary scents of the Glera grape, Franciacorta relies on patience and extended aging to develop a silky effervescence and a complex structure.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-00c444a elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"00c444a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b59a836 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b59a836\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<table data-path-to-node=\"12\"><thead><tr><strong><td>Feature<\/td> <\/strong><td><strong>Franciacorta<\/strong><\/td> DOCG <td><strong>Prosecco<\/strong><\/td> DOC \/ DOCG<\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><span data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Production Area<\/b><\/span><\/td> <td><span data-path-to-node=\"12,1,1,0\">Defined territory in the province of Brescia <\/span><\/td>(Lombardy) <td><span data-path-to-node=\"12,1,2,0\">Extensive region across Veneto and Friuli-Venezia Giulia<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Main Grape Varieties<\/b><\/span><\/td> <td><span data-path-to-node=\"12,2,1,0\">Chardonnay, Pinot Nero, Pinot Bianco, Erbamat<\/span><\/td> <td><span data-path-to-node=\"12,2,2,0\">Glera (minimum 85%)<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Production Method <\/b><\/span><\/td><td><span data-path-to-node=\"12,3,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Metodo Classico (bottle re-fermentation)<\/b><\/span><\/td> <td><span data-path-to-node=\"12,3,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Martinotti \/ Charmat Method (tank re-fermentation)<\/b><\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Lees Aging<\/b><\/span><\/td> <td><span data-path-to-node=\"12,4,1,0\">From a minimum of 18 months up to over 60 months<\/span><\/td> <td><span data-path-to-node=\"12,4,2,0\">Brief (typically a few months to around one year)<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Aromatic Profile<\/b><\/span><\/td> <td><span data-path-to-node=\"12,5,1,0\">Notes of bread crust, yeast, dried fruit; high complexity and persistence <\/span><\/td><td><span data-path-to-node=\"12,5,2,0\">Fresh, fruity (apple, pear), and floral aromas; light and crisp palate<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d47c801 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d47c801\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0bee102\" data-id=\"0bee102\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-697e936 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"697e936\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-path-to-node=\"15\">Montina&#8217;s Franciacorta Styles: From Dosage to Glass<\/h2><p data-path-to-node=\"16\">Every palate and culinary pairing requires the right level of dosage (the small amount of sugar added prior to final corking). At our winery, we bring various interpretations of our terroir to life:<br\/> <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-704879f elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"704879f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-938c681 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"938c681\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-910b683\" data-id=\"910b683\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-97230bd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"97230bd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-path-to-node=\"17\">1. 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