Italy's premier sparkling wine appellation from glacial moraines south of Lake Iseo in Lombardy. Traditional method (metodo classico) wines from Chardonnay, Pinot Nero and Pinot Bianco with mandatory extended lees aging. Franciacorta Riserva requires 60+ months on lees, producing complexity that rivals Champagne.
| Year | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | Outstanding vintage; Chardonnay of benchmark mineral precision and longevity for Franciacorta. |
| 2021 | — | Consistent quality; fresh acid backbone ideal for long lees aging in Riserva production. |
| 2020 | — | Low yields produced Franciacorta of concentration; whites and Pinot Nero of depth. |
| 2019 | — | Good balance of ripeness and acidity for traditional method wines of elegance. |
| 2018 | — | Ideal Chardonnay vintage on glacial moraine; wines of exceptional freshness and fine bead. |