Discovering the Franciacorta area, between one sparkling wine and another
Il territorio full franciacorta It extends in the province of Brescia, in Lombardy, to the southern tip of Lake Iseo. The hypotheses about the etymology of the name are endless, although the name still refers to something that had to do with the French; but no one is sure. The territory is mostly mountainous and sometimes also rich in forests. Today it is practically dotted with Vineyards that produce, in addition to different types of wine, the famous sparkling wine franciacorta Known all over the world.
This area, in addition to being recognized for its wine production, is rich in historic buildings to visit, numerous medieval towers and patrician villas. IAbbey of Saint Nicholas in Rodengo Saiano, it is an imposing monastic complex founded in the 10th century by the Cluniacs. Inside there are numerous paintings from the 16th and 17th centuries by famous Brescia artists, as well as an ancient herbalist's shop where monks made herbal liqueurs. Nearby you can also visit the Agricultural Wine Museum with a whole series of objects and tools formerly used in the field.
A found There is a huge complex from the 15th century, the Convento de la Anunciata in Monte Orfano, a true oasis of peace surrounded by nature. Near Rovato is definitely worth a visit. castle by Bornato, expanded in 1275, which was once a meeting point for merchants and artists. Nature lovers cannot stop admiring the Monticelli Brusati waterfalls, a natural spectacle; There are also many parks, such as the Santissima a Gussago and the Parco delle Colline. Among the numerous museums in the area we find the Contemporary Art Museum and the Industry and Work Museum.
Tourist itineraries in Franciacorta combine medieval history and wine; The offers that are proposed usually include matrix stages food and wine in the numerous wineries of Franciacorta and a visit to the castles or monasteries. Starting from Brescia, the itinerary runs along the Strada del Vino, 80 km long, created specifically to promote the development of this type of tourism, very fashionable in recent years.
Without forgetting the Lake Iseo area, which offers the possibility of renting small boats to navigate the lake. It is a very touristy area, especially in summer with open-air markets organized in the small towns of Paratico and Iseo. In May with the Cantine Aperte event it is possible to spend the day walking through the wineries tasting wine.
