DOC · since 2009
Curtefranca
Wine · PDO · 19 municipalities
Recognized since 2009 in Lombardy, the Curtefranca DOC covers 19 distinct municipalities, including Adro and Capriolo. This still wine appellation maintains a unique one-way relationship with its famous sparkling neighbor, Franciacorta DOCG: while Franciacorta DOCG vineyards can be reclassified to Curtefranca Bianco through the scelta vendemmiale process, Curtefranca wines can never be upgraded. The denomination strictly caps its grape yield-to-wine ratio at 68% for all styles. For the red blends, Curtefranca relies on a distinctive history with Carmenere—locally designated as 'bordò magher' and long confused with Cabernet Franc—which gained formal recognition in the official production rules in 2008.
Chardonnay 50%11% vol min100 q/ha maxsource ↗
Production zone
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The facts
- Colour
- straw yellow with greenish reflections
- Taste
- dry and smooth, savory, harmonious
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Curtefranca produced?
- Curtefranca is produced in 19 municipalities in Lombardy, Italy: Adro, Brescia, Capriolo, Cazzago San Martino and more.
- What grape is Curtefranca made from?
- Curtefranca is made from Chardonnay (min 50%), Pinot bianco e/o Pinot nero.
- What is the minimum alcohol content of Curtefranca?
- The minimum alcohol content of Curtefranca is 11% vol.
- What does DOC mean?
- DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) certifies that a wine is produced in a defined zone following its official disciplinare.