Corte Franca

Born from the 1928 merger of four agricultural hamlets near the southern shores of Lake Iseo, Corte Franca thrives on morainic hills shaped by ancient glaciers. This unique terrain defines the prestigious Franciacorta DOCG sparkling wines and the still Curtefranca DOC, both restricted to a compact zone of 19 municipalities. The local wine heritage is preserved by 7 verified producers based directly within the municipal boundaries, all 7 of whom welcome visitors for tastings. Lake-moderated temperatures and mineral soils make this specific cluster of villages an ideal cradle for these high-quality designations.