DOCG · Lombardia
Franciacorta
Franciacorta DOCG (Lombardia) at a glance: 9 recorded wine types, with the main requirements from the official production specification. Listed types include Franciacorta millesimato and Franciacorta Riserva. The technical sections cover grape yields, time on the lees, market-release rules for the relevant wine types.
✓ Verified· September 2026
Production rules at a glance
Quick overview of the key requirements. Values and conditions can vary by wine type: consult the detailed rules and official source.
RegionLombardiaProvinceBrescia
Wine typesFranciacorta, Franciacorta millesimato, Franciacorta Riserva, Franciacorta Rosé, Franciacorta Rosé millesimato, Franciacorta Rosé Riserva, Franciacorta Satèn, Franciacorta Satèn millesimato, Franciacorta Satèn Riserva
Grape varieties / compositionVaries by wine type: see the comparison below
Maximum grape yield10 t/haMaximum wine yield—
Minimum planting density4,500 vines/haMinimum alcoholic strength11.5% vol
Ageing—Minimum ageing in wood—
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Quick comparison within the appellation
ParameterFranciacortaFranciacorta millesimatoΔ vs A
ColourWhiteWhite—
Grape varietiesErbamat 0–10%, Pinot bianco 0–50%, Chardonnay 0–100%, Pinot nero 0–100%Chardonnay 0–100%, Erbamat 0–10%, Pinot bianco 0–50%, Pinot nero 0–100%—
Maximum grape yield10 t/ha10 t/ha0 t/ha (0%)
Maximum wine yield———
Minimum planting density2,500 vines/ha2,500 vines/ha0 vines/ha (0%)
Ageing———
Minimum ageing in wood———
Minimum alcoholic strength11.5% vol11.5% vol0% vol (0%)
Minimum total acidity5 g/l5 g/l0 g/l (0%)
Minimum sugar-free extract14 g/l15 g/l+1 g/l (+7.1%)
Release for consumption———
AFranciacortaBFranciacorta millesimato
Colour
AWhite
BWhite
Δ vs A—
Grape varieties
AErbamat 0–10%, Pinot bianco 0–50%, Chardonnay 0–100%, Pinot nero 0–100%
BChardonnay 0–100%, Erbamat 0–10%, Pinot bianco 0–50%, Pinot nero 0–100%
Δ vs A—
Maximum grape yield
A10 t/ha
B10 t/ha
Δ vs A0 t/ha (0%)
Maximum wine yield
A—
B—
Δ vs A—
Minimum planting density
A2,500 vines/ha
B2,500 vines/ha
Δ vs A0 vines/ha (0%)
Ageing
A—
B—
Δ vs A—
Minimum ageing in wood
A—
B—
Δ vs A—
Minimum alcoholic strength
A11.5% vol
B11.5% vol
Δ vs A0% vol (0%)
Minimum total acidity
A5 g/l
B5 g/l
Δ vs A0 g/l (0%)
Minimum sugar-free extract
A14 g/l
B15 g/l
Δ vs A+1 g/l (+7.1%)
Release for consumption
A—
B—
Δ vs A—
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Common questions
How long does Franciacorta spend on the lees?
For the Franciacorta wine type, the minimum recorded time on the lees is 18 months. Check the specification for other wine types and conditions.
When can Franciacorta wine be released for sale?
The permitted release depends on the rules for the specific wine type and, where required, its vintage. Check the official specification and the calculator where applicable.
TECHNICAL DATA
Structured data by wine type
Data by wine type
Numeric values come from the shared structured database. Official names, geographical names and regulatory wording are kept in Italian where appropriate.
Franciacorta
Grape compositionErbamat 0–10%, Pinot bianco 0–50%, Chardonnay 0–100%, Pinot nero 0–100%
Viticulture
RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
Grape varietyCommon to the appellation10 t/ha2,500 vines/ha9%Erbamat
StandardCommon to the appellation10 t/ha4,500 vines/ha9.5%Chardonnay/Pinot nero/Pinot bianco
Winemaking
StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Vino base prima presa di spumaCommon to the appellation65%—Pressatura diretta dell'uva intera; eccezione Pinot nero per Rosé
Ageing
TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees
Ageing on the lees——18 months on the lees
Characteristics at release
ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
Giallo paglierino più o meno intenso fino al dorato11.5% vol5 g/l14 g/l
Franciacorta millesimato
Grape compositionChardonnay 0–100%, Erbamat 0–10%, Pinot bianco 0–50%, Pinot nero 0–100%
Viticulture
RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
Grape varietyCommon to the appellation10 t/ha2,500 vines/ha9%Erbamat
StandardCommon to the appellation10 t/ha4,500 vines/ha9.5%Chardonnay/Pinot nero/Pinot bianco
Winemaking
StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Vino base prima presa di spumaCommon to the appellation65%—Pressatura diretta dell'uva intera; eccezione Pinot nero per Rosé
Ageing
TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees
Ageing on the lees——30 months on the lees
Characteristics at release
ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
Giallo paglierino più o meno intenso fino al dorato11.5% vol5 g/l15 g/l
Franciacorta Riserva
Grape compositionChardonnay 0–100%, Erbamat 0–10%, Pinot bianco 0–50%, Pinot nero 0–100%
Viticulture
RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
Grape varietyCommon to the appellation10 t/ha2,500 vines/ha9%Erbamat
StandardCommon to the appellation10 t/ha4,500 vines/ha9.5%Chardonnay/Pinot nero/Pinot bianco
Winemaking
StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Vino base prima presa di spumaCommon to the appellation65%—Pressatura diretta dell'uva intera; eccezione Pinot nero per Rosé
Ageing
TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees
Ageing on the lees——60 months on the lees
Characteristics at release
ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
Giallo paglierino fino al dorato con eventuali riflessi ramati11.5% vol5 g/l15 g/l
Franciacorta Rosé
Grape compositionChardonnay 0–65%, Pinot nero 35–100%, Erbamat 0–10%, Pinot bianco 0–50%
Viticulture
RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
Grape varietyCommon to the appellation10 t/ha2,500 vines/ha9%Erbamat
StandardCommon to the appellation10 t/ha4,500 vines/ha9.5%Chardonnay/Pinot nero/Pinot bianco
Winemaking
StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Vino base prima presa di spumaCommon to the appellation65%—Pressatura diretta dell'uva intera; eccezione Pinot nero per Rosé
Ageing
TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees
Ageing on the lees——24 months on the lees
Characteristics at release
ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
Rosa più o meno intenso11.5% vol5 g/l15 g/l
Franciacorta Rosé millesimato
Grape compositionChardonnay 0–65%, Erbamat 0–10%, Pinot bianco 0–50%, Pinot nero 35–100%
Viticulture
RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
Grape varietyCommon to the appellation10 t/ha2,500 vines/ha9%Erbamat
StandardCommon to the appellation10 t/ha4,500 vines/ha9.5%Chardonnay/Pinot nero/Pinot bianco
Winemaking
StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Vino base prima presa di spumaCommon to the appellation65%—Pressatura diretta dell'uva intera; eccezione Pinot nero per Rosé
Ageing
TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees
Ageing on the lees——30 months on the lees
Characteristics at release
ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
Rosa più o meno intenso, possibili riflessi ramati11.5% vol5 g/l15 g/l
Franciacorta Rosé Riserva
Grape compositionChardonnay 0–65%, Erbamat 0–10%, Pinot bianco 0–50%, Pinot nero 35–100%
Viticulture
RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
Grape varietyCommon to the appellation10 t/ha2,500 vines/ha9%Erbamat
StandardCommon to the appellation10 t/ha4,500 vines/ha9.5%Chardonnay/Pinot nero/Pinot bianco
Winemaking
StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Vino base prima presa di spumaCommon to the appellation65%—Pressatura diretta dell'uva intera; eccezione Pinot nero per Rosé
Ageing
TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees
Ageing on the lees——60 months on the lees
Characteristics at release
ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
Rosa più o meno intenso, possibili riflessi ramati11.5% vol5 g/l15 g/l
Franciacorta Satèn
Grape compositionChardonnay 50–100%, Pinot bianco 0–50%
Viticulture
RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
Grape varietyCommon to the appellation10 t/ha2,500 vines/ha9%Erbamat
StandardCommon to the appellation10 t/ha4,500 vines/ha9.5%Chardonnay/Pinot nero/Pinot bianco
Winemaking
StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Vino base prima presa di spumaCommon to the appellation65%—Pressatura diretta dell'uva intera; eccezione Pinot nero per Rosé
Ageing
TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees
Ageing on the lees——24 months on the lees
Characteristics at release
ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
Giallo paglierino intenso11.5% vol5 g/l14.5 g/l
Franciacorta Satèn millesimato
Grape compositionChardonnay 50–100%, Pinot bianco 0–50%
Viticulture
RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
Grape varietyCommon to the appellation10 t/ha2,500 vines/ha9%Erbamat
StandardCommon to the appellation10 t/ha4,500 vines/ha9.5%Chardonnay/Pinot nero/Pinot bianco
Winemaking
StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Vino base prima presa di spumaCommon to the appellation65%—Pressatura diretta dell'uva intera; eccezione Pinot nero per Rosé
Ageing
TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees
Ageing on the lees——30 months on the lees
Characteristics at release
ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
Giallo paglierino più o meno intenso fino al dorato11.5% vol5 g/l14.5 g/l
Franciacorta Satèn Riserva
Grape compositionChardonnay 50–100%, Pinot bianco 0–50%
Viticulture
RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
Grape varietyCommon to the appellation10 t/ha2,500 vines/ha9%Erbamat
StandardCommon to the appellation10 t/ha4,500 vines/ha9.5%Chardonnay/Pinot nero/Pinot bianco
Winemaking
StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Vino base prima presa di spumaCommon to the appellation65%—Pressatura diretta dell'uva intera; eccezione Pinot nero per Rosé
Ageing
TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees
Ageing on the lees——60 months on the lees
Characteristics at release
ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
Giallo dorato più o meno intenso11.5% vol5 g/l15 g/l
Municipalities / permitted area
ParaticoCaprioloAdroErbuscoCorte FrancaIseoOmeMonticelli BrusatiRodengo SaianoPaderno FranciacortaPassiranoProvaglio d'IseoCellaticaGussagoCologneCoccaglioRovatoCazzago San MartinoBrescia
Official source
Official product specification · Franciacorta