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Abbazia Olivetana S.Nicola - Rodengo Saiano
Convento dell’Annunciata - Rovato Fondato dai Monaci Benedettini Cluniacensi e documentato
Situato sulle pendici orientali del Monte Orfano nel comune di già dal 1090, fu protagonista della rinascita della vita religiosa,
Rovato, fu fondato nel 1503 dai frati della congregazione dei ma anche della bonifica agraria della zona.
Servi di Maria. Ospita opere di grande rilievo artistico tra cui SITO UNESCO / UNESCO SITE
un’Annunciazione del Romanino (1485-1566).
Nel XV vi si insediò la Congregazione Olivetana che edificò ex
novo l’attuale complesso.
Brescia distance 10km / 6miles
Monastery dell’Annunciata - Rovato Olivetan Abbey of San Nicola- Rodengo Saiano Longobardi in Italia
This complex is located in a fantastic position on the eastern The Abbey of San Nicola was founded in the tenth century by Il Monastero di Santa Giulia con la Basilica di
slopes of Monte Orfano, in the municipality of Rovato. It the Benedectine Cluniac Monks and flourished for a second San Salvatore rappresantano uno dei sei luoghi
was built by the congregation of the Servi di Maria (Servants time thanks to the Olivetans, who obtained possession of the in Italia che costituiscono questo sito Unesco.
of Mary) in 1503. It is also houses works of great artistic Rodengo priory in 1446. It was the protagonist of the rebirth of
importance, including an Annunciation by Romanino (1485- religious life, but also of the land reclamation. Longobards in Italy
1566). The Santa Giulia Monastery and San Salvatore
Basilica are one of the six architectural
monuments of this Unesco site.
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Article 4 - Rules for Viniculture vinicultural year after planting, the volume out in the aforesaid demarcated geographical which was not obtained with the harvest alone. “Franciacorta” millesimato, “Franciacorta” Rosé bottle fermentation; marketed: dosage zero, extra brut and brut, in producers of the “Franciacorta” designation. The
4.1. Natural environmental conditions. of grapes that can be claimed is less than the area in order to safeguard the wines’ quality and In this case, each producer having reached the millesimato, “Franciacorta” Satèn millesimato taste: sapid, fresh, refined and harmonious; correspondence to the sugar levels provided for logo consists of the letter “F” (capital F) with
The environmental conditions of the vineyards maximum volume specified in the Rulebook, reputation, or guarantee their origin, or ensure maximum wine yield of 6,500 liters per hectare (vintage) 30; minimum alcohol strength: 11.50% by vol; in European regulations. battlements on the top. SITI UNESCO DELLA LOMBARDIA/
that produce grapes to make controlled that is: effective controls. shall not be authorized to process the wines of “Franciacorta” riserva, “Franciacorta” Rosé minimum total acidity: 5.00 g/l; “Franciacorta” rosé riserva (reserve) 7.4 Prohibited indications. WORLD HERITAGE SITES IN
and guaranteed designation “Franciacorta” First year: none; In consideration of traditional practices, the the yearly stock by bottle fermentation. riserva, “Franciacorta” Satèn riserva (reserve) 60. minimum sugar-free extract: 15.00 g/l beading: fine-grained, intense; For controlled and guaranteed designation LOMBARDY
wines shall be the normal conditions for the Second year: none; operations described in Art. 5.1.1 above can also - To meet market demand, that is, processing Drawing off can begin from 1st February The following taste variations can be marketed: color: light to deep pink with possible coppery “Franciacorta” Rosé, no other designation or
area, suitable to impart the required quality Third year: 6 tons/ha, with a maximum yield per be carried out at Companies whose wineries a volume of wine from the stock specifically following the harvest in which the grapes to dosage zero, extra brut, brut, extra dry, sec and highlights; color reference is admitted. Longobardi in Italia: i luoghi del potere
(568-774 D.C.)
characteristics to the grapes. hectare of 32.5 hl of base wine. are located in the territory of the San Pancrazio authorized by the Consortium, having heard the make the youngest base wine were picked. demi-sec, in correspondence to the sugar levels odor: complex ageing aromas combined with the On the labels, in order to identify all the wines
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The vineyards shall be planted on land qualified For vineyards up to three years old, the grape hamlet in the municipality of Palazzolo industry and in agreement with the Regional 5.7 In-process bottles. provided for in European regulations. characteristic aromas of Pinot nero and extensive that fall under the “Franciacorta” designation, it (568-774 A.D.)
as suitable for the production of the designation yield limits per hectare shall be adhered to, sull’Oglio and also in the entire territory of the Authority. 5.7.1 During bottle-ageing, the bottles waiting to “Franciacorta” Satèn bottle ageing; is prohibited to: Brescia
wines in question. while excess production is permitted up to 20%, municipalities which are only partially included In either case, the total or partial release shall take be disgorged, provided they bear a metal top disc beading: persistent, creamy; taste: sapid, fresh, refined and harmonious; specify the processing method, e.g. metodo distance 25km / 16miles
Any plots of land that are inadequately sunlit to be used to make DOC “Curtefranca” or IGT in the production area as per Art. 3 of this place on a proposal by the official Consortium, with the logo as per Art. 7.3 below and provided color: deep straw yellow; minimum alcohol strength: 11.50% by vol; classico, metodo tradizionale, metodo
or located in the valley beds, or in damp areas “Sebino”. Rulebook. also following specific requests from the with an appropriate accompanying document as odor: refined, delicate, with the characteristic minimum total acidity: 5.00 g/l; della rifermentazione in bottiglia (bottle Mura venete di Bergamo
near rivers, creeks or marshes, as described in From the fourth year on, the limit of 12 tons/ Such Companies shall demonstrate to the producers, through a regional deliberation and well as the corresponding physical and chemical aromas of bottle fermentation; minimum sugar-free extract: 15.00 g/l. fermentation), and use the phrase “vino Venetian Works of Defence
the maps of the Province of Brescia (SIT), are not hectare shall not be exceeded. between the 16th and 17th Centuries
competent Control authority that they have under close control by the authorized control analysis certificate to be supplied to the control taste: sapid, creamy, refined and harmonious; The following taste variations can be spumante” (sparkling wine).
The natural minimum alcohol strength for wines
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eligible for the production of any controlled and carried out the operations described under Para. authority, after notification to the central authority, may be sold to producers included in minimum alcohol strength: 11.50% by vol; marketed: dosage zero, extra brut and brut, in Any reference to geographical indications or
distance 37km / 23miles
guaranteed designation of origin “Franciacorta” made from Chardonnay, Pinot nero and Pinot 5.1.1 before this Production Rulebook takes Inspectorate for quality protection and food the control system within the production area minimum total acidity: 5.00 g/l; correspondence to the sugar levels provided for names of townships, hamlets, areas, zones, places
wines. bianco grapes is 9.5% by vol. For Erbamat grapes effect. fraud repression competent for the area. specified in Art. 5.1 above. minimum sugar-free extract: 14.50 g/l; in European regulations. or vineyards is forbidden, with the exception of Crespi d’Adda: città ideale del lavoro
A buffer zone of at least 10 meters from any only, it is set at 9% by vol. 5.2 Rules for Vinification. It is permitted to sell wines suitable to become Such bottles cannot be sold before nine months maximum pressure: 5 bars. “Franciacorta” Satèn Riserva (reserve) any place names included in the names of the Crespi d’Adda: the perfect workers’ village
bodies of water or marshland shall be established 4.5.2 Grape picking and transportation to the 5.2.1 Grapes shall be processed to make DOCG “Franciacorta” yearly stock in the wine have elapsed from tirage. The only taste variation that can be marketed is beading: persistent, creamy; commercial farm producing the wine. Crespi d’Adda
for all new vineyards or replanted vineyards pressing center shall be carried out in such a must exclusively by direct pressing, without production area defined herein (Article 5), while 5.7.2 In-process bottle capacity. brut. color: light to deep gold; It is prohibited to specify the year of grape distance 50km / 32miles
Within the footprint of the “Franciacorta” way as to not affect the wholeness and integrity destemming the bunches. This requirement maintaining the designation, after a minimum of The wines listed in Art. 1 can be processed in “Franciacorta” millesimato (vintage) odor: complex ageing aromas, typical of extensive harvest other than in “Franciacorta” vintage and
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controlled and guaranteed designation of origin of the bunches. Hand-picking is compulsory; shall not apply to Pinot nero grapes vinified 12 months. vessels having a nominal capacity of: beading: fine-grained, intense; bottle ageing; reserve wines. della Valle Camonica
area, any petition for future planting of vineyards the grapes must be placed in crates or bins of to produce a rosé or a red wine, in view of the Consequently, the producers who have not 0.187 0.375 0.500 0.750 1.500 3.000 6.000 9.000 color: straw yellow of varying intensity to gold; taste: sapid, refined and harmonious; Rock Drawings in Valcamonica
to make Franciacorta DOCG on excavated different capacities not exceeding 0.2 t, and with production of a controlled and guaranteed reached the maximum yield limit of 6,500 liters 12.000 15.000. odor: refined, delicate, ample and complex with minimum alcohol strength: 11.50% by vol; Article 8 - Packaging Capo di Ponte (BS)
and/or filled land shall be conditional on the a load height not exceeding 40 cm. designation “Franciacorta” Rosé. per hectare or need higher volumes to meet Only new glass can be used for this purpose. the characteristic aromas of bottle fermentation; minimum total acidity: 5.00 g/l; 8.1 Nominal volumes, colors, bottle packaging. distance 68km / 42miles
submission of a reasoned report written by an 4.5.3 Every year, the Lombardy Regional 5.2.2 The different grape varieties pressed must be market demand are allowed to buy yearly wine 5.8 Disgorging. taste: sapid, refined and harmonious; minimum sugar-free extract: 15.00 g/l; The wines referred to in Art. 1 can be marketed
expert certified by his/her competent Professional Authority, assesses any unfavorable recorded separately in the appropriate registers. stocks from other producers. Separation from the lees can only be carried minimum alcohol strength: 11.50% by vol; maximum pressure: 5 bars. in the bottle sizes covered in Art. 5.7.2. Chiesa di S.Maria delle Grazie e Ultima
Association, and subject to the favorable opinion environmental conditions or the need to Cena di Leonardo da Vinci
5.3 Grape/wine yield per hectare. 5.4.3 Other stock regulation methods. out by disgorging the bottle, either manually minimum total acidity: 5.00 g/l; The only taste variation that can be marketed is The wines referred to in Art. 1 can be
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of the competent Administration, attesting the rebalance the market and may, through a decree For all the wines specified in Art. 1, the In any case, without prejudice to the wine or mechanically; as a result, filtration is not minimum sugar-free extract: 15.00 g/l. brut. marketed exclusively in vessels with a capacity
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suitability for planting of the land in question and following a proposal by the Consortium, maximum grapes-to-base wine yield, before yield limit of 65 hl/ha as per Para. 5.3, in order permitted. The following taste variations can be marketed: corresponding to the following nominal volumes: Milano
from a chemical and physical as well as reduce the maximum wine yield to be categorized secondary fermentation, is equal to 65 hl/ha, to improve or stabilize the functioning of the In the dosage liqueur it is forbidden to use dosage zero, extra brut, brut and extra dry, in Article 7 - Labelling, Designation and 0.187 (for export only) 0.375 0.500 (for export distance 70km / 43miles
pedological perspective. as fit to become controlled and guaranteed while the pressing proportion shall under no wine market, including grapes and musts, generic or IGT wine; only wine suitable for correspondence to the sugar levels provided for Presentation only) 0.750 1.500 3.000 6.000. Additionally,
All areas above 550 m asl are ineligible, as they are “Franciacorta” wine, and, if necessary, the circumstances exceed 65%. and to overcome occasional imbalances, the making DOCG “Franciacorta”, i.e. authorized for in European regulations. 7.1 Any reference to the style as well as the traditional vessels with a capacity of 9, 12 or 15 Il saper fare liutario cremonese
not suitable to ensure the right degree of ripening maximum grape yield per hectare from the limit If the overall yield exceeded the aforementioned Lombardy Regional Authority, upon a proposal DOC “Curtefranca” white, is allowed. “Franciacorta” rosé millesimato (vintage) compulsory terms describing the taste variation liters are also permitted. Traditional violin craftsmanship
of the grapes to be used to make “Franciacorta” prescribed in the Rulebook, by immediately limit (65 hl for DOCG “Franciacorta”, 9.8 hl by the Consortium and having heard the trade 5.9 Physical-chemical and sensory suitability in beading: fine-grained, intense; shall be displayed on the label in lettering whose Only glass bottles shall be used in the local in Cremona
wine. notifying this measure to the control authority. for DOC “Curtefranca” and 3.2 hl for IGT organizations, may through a specific deliberation view of market release. color: light to deep pink with possible coppery height and size cannot exceed that used for the traditional colors, ranging from white (clear) to
Cremona
distance 70km / 43miles
4.2. Vine spacing. 4.5.4 In climatically favorable years, through a “Sebino”), all the wine made would lose its right introduce other wine stock regulation methods With the exception of a share equal to 5% of highlights; “Franciacorta” designation. green and brown in varying degrees of intensity.
For new or replanted vineyards, the density deliberation by the Lombardy Regional Authority, to the controlled and guaranteed “Franciacorta” so as to manage available product volumes. each batch, or up to a maximum of 2,000 pieces odor: ample and complex with the characteristic 7.2 When a producer outsources wine processing It is also prohibited to add solid substances of Mantova e Sabbioneta
shall not be less than 4,500 vines per hectare, following a proposal by the Consortium and designation, and may be used to produce IGT The criteria for managing such volumes are of 0.75 liters each, the Company can set aside as aromas of Pinot nero and bottle fermentation; to third parties, reference shall be made to the any nature to the wine for esthetic purposes, (e.g. Mantua and Sabbioneta
calculated based on a maximum between-row having heard the trade organizations, the yield “Sebino” (white). predetermined in the aforementioned regional “corporate legacy”, the certificates of suitability for taste: sapid, fresh, refined and harmonious; entity carrying out the disgorging operations food-grade gold). Mantova
spacing of 2.5 m, with the exception of terraces limit per hectare applicable to base wines of 5.4 Wine inventory and wine supply management. deliberation. market release obtained for expressly disgorged minimum alcohol strength: 11.50% by vol; (corporate name or code attributed by ICQRF 8.2 Closures and vessels. distance 110km / 68miles
and/or steep slopes, where the vine density shall 65 hl for all the wines referred to in Article 1 5.4.1 Stock freezing. 5.5 Production of the various wines. samples of wine (Art. 3, Para. 4 Min. Decree dtd minimum total acidity: 5.00 g/l; – Central Quality Protection and Food Fraud Controlled and guaranteed “Franciacorta” wines
may be increased to 78 hl/hectare. This excess Sacri Monti del Piemonte e della
not be less than 2,500 vines per hectare. In years characterized by favorable weather, as 5.5.1 A cuvée can be obtained by blending wines 11/11/11) shall be valid for up to 3 years. At the minimum sugar-free extract: 15.00 g/l. Repression Inspectorate - and their address). are capped with natural cork stoppers, with the
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4.3. Training methods. production, equal to a maximum of 13 hl/ described in Article 4.5.4, a certain proportion from different vintages, while respecting the end of this period, any undisgorged wine shall The following taste variations can be marketed: Such reference shall be included in the same “Franciacorta” caption fully visible on the part Como
In the case of new or replanted vineyards, the hectare, may be set aside as yearly wine stock, of wine can qualify as “yearly wine stock”, to be prerequisites specified in this Rulebook. be submitted to a new physical and chemical dosage zero, extra brut, brut and extra dry, in visual field as all the compulsory indications. of the cork that sticks out of the bottle, anchored distance 120km / 75miles
permitted vine training methods are: single whose management is regulated by Article 5 regulated as follows: The production of controlled and guaranteed examination as well as sensory evaluation. correspondence to the sugar levels provided for 7.3 Optional wording. with the traditional wire hood and metal disc.
espalier, vertical shoot positioning, with short below. - Upon submission of the yearly grape and wine “Franciacorta” vintage and reserve wines is in European regulations The optional captions provided for in European Siti palafitticoli preistorici dell’arco alpino
or long pruning on one vegetation level (cane or 4.6 Winemaker’s option. report, the authorized control agency shall be permitted, provided they are made from at least Article 6 - Characteristics of the Marketed “Franciacorta” Satèn millesimato (vintage) and national regulations are permitted. Alpine prehistoric pile-dwelling sites
spur pruning). It is permissible to exercise the winemaker’s promptly informed of the volume of the year’s 85% of the wine of the vintage in question. Wines beading: persistent, creamy; On the labels and in the designation and Biandronno (VA)
Different training systems are permitted option, with which individual batches of base distance 140km / 96miles
wine held as stock; If a cuvée is eligible for vintage indication, then When released on the market, the wines color: light or deep straw yellow to gold; presentation of the wines referred to in Art. 1 it
on terraces, if they can improve vineyard wine bearing the “Franciacorta” controlled - The yearly wine stock is confined as bulk wine it is compulsory to register it with such vintage referred to in Art. 1 must possess the following odor: refined, complex, with the characteristic is permitted to use the word “Riserva” (reserve). Monte San Giorgio
management without negatively affecting grape and guaranteed designation of origin may and cannot be further processed for a minimum indication. characteristics: aromas of bottle fermentation; Such term can be used for controlled and Saint George’s Mount
quality. be used to make controlled designation of of 12 months from the date the corresponding In years of particularly unfavorable weather, the “Franciacorta” taste: sapid, creamy, refined and harmonious; guaranteed designation “Franciacorta” vintage Clivio, Viggiù (VA)
4.4. Cultivation prescriptions. origin “Curtefranca” still white wine, or typical entry is made in the winery’s registers; Lombardy Regional Authority, on a proposal by beading: fine-grained, intense; minimum alcohol strength: 11.50% by vol; wines aged for a minimum of 60 months on the distance 140km / 96miles
4.4.1 Irrigation. geographical indication “Sebino”, but not vice- - The wine held in the yearly stock to make the the Consortium, may prohibit any reference to color: straw yellow of varying intensity to gold; minimum total acidity: 5.00 g/l; lees. The term “Riserva” shall be accompanied by
Emergency irrigation is permitted. versa. However, this must occur before advanced wines described in Art. 1 shall not be entitled to the vintage. odor: refined, delicate, ample and complex with minimum sugar-free extract: 14.50 g/l; the year of production of the grapes. Ferrovia retica: trenino rosso Bernina
processing, and, in particular, before the tirage Express Rhaetian Railway in the Albula /
For vineyards in full production (from the fourth display any vintage indication; 5.5.2 For “Franciacorta” Satèn wine, it is the characteristic aromas of bottle fermentation; maximum pressure: 5 bars. The use of the DOCG caption, including spelled
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year following the first full vinicultural year after liqueur is added. - The sale of such volume of wine in stock may mandatory to add at least 20 g/liter of sugar taste: sapid, fresh, refined and harmonious; The only taste variation that can be marketed is in full, is optional pursuant to Art. 59 of (EC)
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planting), all irrigation is prohibited after the end take place even before release, but only provided during bottle fermentation. minimum alcohol strength: 11.50% by vol; brut. Reg. no. 607/2009. Indications referring to distance 150km / 96miles
of veraison. Article 5 - Rules for Vinification, Advanced that the wine is reclassified as DOC “Curtefranca” 5.5.3 Any cuvées meant to become “Franciacorta” minimum total acidity: 5.00 g/l; “Franciacorta” riserva (reserve) names, corporate names and private trademarks
Before then, irrigation aiming at compensating Processing and Bottling or IGT “Sebino”, which, respectively, must and Rosé must have a rosé color before bottling minimum sugar-free extract: 14.00 g/l. beading: fine-grained, intense; that are not misleading for the consumer are
actual evapotranspiration is permitted following 5.1 Vinification and processing area. can be released for consumption bearing a (tirage). The following taste variations can be marketed: color: straw yellow of varying intensity to gold permitted.
duly documented notification to be sent at 5.1.1 With controlled and guaranteed vintage year label. 5.6 Minimum cellaring time. dosage zero, extra brut, brut, extra dry, sec and with possible coppery highlights; Controlled and guaranteed designation
least 48 hours earlier to the appointed control “Franciacorta” wines, all vinification operations 5.4.2 Stock Release. From the date of tirage (bottling), a minimum demi-sec, in correspondence to the sugar levels odor: complex ageing aromas, typical of extensive “Franciacorta” vintage wine labels shall indicate
authority. as well as drawing off and bottling (tirage), The wines held in confined stock pursuant to compulsory period on the lees begins, which provided for in European regulations. bottle-ageing; the year of production of the grapes.
4.5. Yield per hectare, grape harvest and natural also including bottle-fermentation, disgorging Para. 5.4.1 may be released as follows: shall end with disgorging, that is: “Franciacorta” Rosé taste: sapid, refined and harmonious; The “Franciacorta” designation was granted
minimum alcohol strength by volume. and packaging, must be carried out within the - During years of unfavorable weather, when Minimum time period (months): beading: fine-grained, intense; minimum alcohol strength: 11.50% by vol; the exclusive right to use a logo or collective
4.5.1 The maximum grape production per production area defined in Article 3 above. a lower yield is ascertained, to a proportion of “Franciacorta” 18; color: light to deep rosé; minimum total acidity: 5.00 g/l; trademark of any size and color, registered on
hectare is 12 tons. 5.1.2 In compliance with Article 8 of EC Reg. no. wine in stock as necessary to reach the maximum “Franciacorta” Rosé 24; odor: refined, delicate, ample and complex with minimum sugar-free extract: 15.00 g/l. 22nd November 1991, whose ownership and
For the first three years following the first full 607/2009, bottling or packaging must be carried permitted wine yield of 6,500 liters per hectare “Franciacorta” Satèn 24; the characteristic aromas of Pinot nero and The following taste variations can be related rights are held collectively by all the