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Lombardy is the most populous, richest and most productive region in the country. 16.2% of the national population (10 million people) live there and create 21% of the total GDP.<\/p>\n
The region is an important producer of wines but not really well recognized except Franciacorta or Valtellina.<\/p>\n
If Italy is known for its spaghettis, Rice is very popular in the region, often found in soups as well as risotti, such as \u201crisotto alla milanese\u201d, with saffron. Butter is used, no olive oil!<\/p>\n
The region is famous for its historical figures such as Virgil, Caravaggio, Claudio Monteverdi, Antonio Stradivari and popes John XXIII or Paul VI.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”6172″ img_size=”400×200″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
Maurizio Zanella founded Ca\u2019 del Bosco in 1968. The winery is situated in the Franciacorta region of Lombardy among the gentle hills of Brescia, south of Lake Iseo. Its neighbouring towns were historically better known for their production of firearms than wine.<\/p>\n
Mr Zanella dedicated himself, for decades, to put Franciacorta on the map of quality Italian wine regions. He has worked to ensure the word \u201cFranciacorta\u201d would indicate a specific type of sparkling wine from a specific region and would not be confused with \u201cmethode champenoise\u201d or \u201cspumante.\u201d[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Cuv\u00e9e Prestige, the essence of Franciacorta, Ca\u2019 del Bosco style. A jewel created in 2007 from thirty years\u2019 experience. Only the finest grapes from the best vineyards, vinified separately and skillfully blended with reserves of the finest vintages (at least 20%) go into the magical rite of Cuv\u00e9e creation. It will take 24 months of refinement on yeasts before this wine is ready to express all its richness and identity. A classic, well-balanced Franciacorta, pleasantly fresh and crisp. Perfect for any occasion.<\/p>\n
Grape:<\/strong> 82% Chardonnay, 1.5% Pinot Blanc, 16.5% Pinot Noir<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":6168,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"yoast_head":"\n