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Erbusco

18 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.

Erbusco serves as the nerve center of Lombardy’s premier sparkling wine country, hosting the official consortium that safeguards the region's viticultural standards amidst hills blanketed by grapevines. Here, 19 verified producers craft the prestigious, bottle-fermented Franciacorta DOCG and the still wines of Curtefranca DOC, both restricted to a micro-zone of just 19 municipalities. For enthusiasts, 12 of these local estates open their cellars to the public. This concentrated winegrowing hub also yields Sebino IGT, proving how Erbusco’s specific morainic soils shape some of northern Italy’s most celebrated, method-traditional sparkling pours.

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Producers in town 19

Erbusco, Italy — 18 protected denominations | ItalyTasteMap