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Chardonnay Franciacorta vin blanc sparkling

Origin

Chardonnay, a small village in Mâconnais

Growing regions

France, Italy, Hungary, Spain, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Portugal, USA, Canada, Chile, New Zealand, Argentina, California, Australia, South Africa

Also known as

Morillon blanc, Pinot Chardonnay

Franciacorta — the sparkling wine appellation south-east of Lake Iseo in Lombardy, northern Italy — is Italy’s ‘Champagne’ par excellence. Its bubbles, produced by the classical method (bottle fermentation), are among Italy’s most elaborate.