Franciacorta is a sparkling wine DOCG . The name Franciacorta comes from the history of Corti Franche and when, after the arrival of the monks of Cluny , the territory enjoyed the free trade ( curtes francae ) . The " Franzacurta " name appeared for the first time in the annals of the City of Brescia in 1277, to identify the area between the rivers Oglio and Mella , at the southern end of Lake Iseo . The area , where it is possible to cultivate vineyards and produce Franciacorta , includes the territories of 19 municipalities within the province of Brescia . It is produced with Chardonnay and / or Pinot Noir and / or Pinot bianco ( up to a maximum of 50 % of the blend ) and depending on the type of grapes used , the specification of Franciacorta DOCG includes three sparkling versions : white ( Chardonnay and / or Pinot Noir ) , rosé ( Chardonnay , Pinot bianco up to 50 % , Pinot Noir 25% minimum ) , satèn ( Chardonnay and Pinot bianco up to a maximum of 50 % ) . Production area: Lombardy Name: Franciacorta DOCG Best years: 1974, 1979, 1981, 1982, 1984, 1988, 1990, 1991, 1994, 1995, 1997, 2005, 2001 5 best wineries (best scores by Wine Advocate): Berlucchi, Ca’ del Bosco, Barone Pizzini, Ronco Calino, Bellavista Colour: straw-yellow colour Bouquet: fresh, full-bodied Taste: fresh, delicate, harmonic Accompainments: the white and satèn Franciacorta match very well with seafood dishes, raw ham, aged cheese and pastries.