Lombardy
Lombardy is home to Franciacorta, Italy's finest traditional-method sparkling wine made near Lake Iseo, and the Alpine Nebbiolos of Valtellina's dramatic terraces.
Fast facts
At a glance
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Climate | Continental with Alpine influence |
| Geography | Northern Italy around Lake Garda and the Alps |
| Key appellations | Franciacorta · Valtellina · Lugana · Oltrepò Pavese |
| Main grapes | Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Nebbiolo (Chiavennasca), Sangiovese |
| Famous for | Franciacorta, Valtellina Nebbiolo, Lugana |
Grapes
Signature grapes of Lombardy
The varieties that define this region's wines.
Chardonnay
Chardonnay is the world's most planted white grape and a remarkable blank canvas for terroir and winemaking. F…
Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir is Burgundy's great gift to the wine world — light in colour yet profound in flavour, haunting in i…
Nebbiolo
Nebbiolo is Piedmont's great red grape, producing two of Italy's most revered wines — Barolo and Barbaresco. I…
Sangiovese
Sangiovese is Italy's most planted red grape and the beating heart of Tuscany's wine identity. From the elegan…
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Wine travel
Visiting Lombardy
Lake Iseo's Franciacorta estates and Milan's easy access make this an elegant, understated wine destination.
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