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Franciacorta (DOCG)

	DOC Map:     Region: Lombardy
	Varieties:
	Vine variety requirements for this appellation's area change according to type. Type Bianco Spumante Classico: Chardonnay and/or Pinot bianco, and/or Pinot nero, 100%. Type Rosé (or Rosato) Spumante Classico: Pinot nero, at least 15%; Chardonnay and/or Pinot bianco, up to 85%. Crémant Spumante Classico: Chardonnay and/or Pinot bianco, 100%.

	Types:
	Franciacorta (DOCG)    Bianco Spumante Classico  Spumante, White, Dry, Aged 25 m. Millesimato  Spumante, White, Dry, Aged 37 m.    Cremant Spumante Classico  Spumante, White, Dry, Aged 25 m. Millesimato  Spumante, White, Dry, Aged 37 m.    Rosato Spumante Classico  Spumante, Rosé, Dry, Aged 25 m. Millesimato  Spumante, Rosé, Dry, Aged 37 m.

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Franciacorta DOCG

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