Much enjoyed by locals in Northern Italy, Franciacorta is a sparkling wine produced from grapes grown within the boundaries of the territory Franciacorta in the Province of Brescia, Lombardia.  While still wines from this area have a long history, going as far back as 1277, the emergence of Franciacorta's sparkling wine began in 1961 when winemaker Franco Ziliani, who was working for Berlucchi, sought to fulfill his ambition to produce a sparkling wine.  The first release in 1971 included … [Click here to read full post...]