LAKE ISEO and FRANCIACORTA

Morainic hills and a succession of vineyards-gardens that look to the placid lake. Enchanted landscape for a land of excellent wine, to be discovered and tasted.

CELLARS

117

HECTARES OF VINEYARDS

3,150

VARIETIES OF WINE

STRADA DEL FRANCIACORTA

Established in 2000

LAKE BY BIKE

63 km

CISTERCIAN ABBEYS

Chardonnay grapes, as they say in Franciacorta, represent the feminine side of wine, creating rounded notes. Meanwhile, the masculine Pinot Noir, is strong in flavor.

Lake Iseo and Franciacorta. The perfect harmony hides in the morainic basin overlooking Lake Iseo. It was a certain Doctor Conforti, who in 1500, defined the wines of this area as biting. In June of 2016, the artist Christo brought his visionary concept to the lake, transforming the territory with The Floating Piers, an installation that brought millions to the small area. When the event came to an end, the stunning landscapes and the wines they produce remained, such as the Franciacorta cultivated along the slightly inclined terraces.

Fanning out from the southern coast, what seem like vineyard-gardens are infiltrated by the occasional parish or bell tower. Explore the area by foot, bike, or carrozza, stopping to taste the local Franciacorta. Take note of the gorgeous natural wonders in the Torbiere del Sebino Nature Reserve between the thicket.

Monte Isola, rising from the center of the Lake, can be reached in warm months with a night boat, while cycling paths will take you along the northern coast to the Cistercian Monastery of San Pietro in Lamosa. Get a taste of the Manzo all’Olio of Rovato, the stuffed tench with polenta, or the dried sardines.

Lago d'Iseo - Best trails

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Active & Green

Iseo Lake’s activities

Culture, nature, sports, beaches and good food on Lake Iseo.

Lakes

A gastronomic tour of Lake Iseo

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Food & Wine

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Lifestyle

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Art & Culture

Eating at Lake Iseo

Between fish and good wine

Food & Wine

Lago di Iseo: prehistory and bubbles

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Lakes

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Religious Tourism

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Lifestyle

Lake Iseo From Shore to Shore by Boat

Lakes

La Strada Cluniacense della Franciacorta

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Religious Tourism

Sarnico

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Villages

Lovere

Villages

Grumello Castle

It is a rare example of “castello gemino” or twin castle, composed of two similar buildings enclosed by the same walls

Art & Culture

Franciacorta, outstanding food shops

Food & Wine

Sant'Andrea Parish

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Religious Tourism

MIRANDA

Riva di Solto

LA LOCANDA DELLA FRANCIACORTA (GARNI')

Corte Franca

STAZIONE

Paratico

FRANCIACORTA (MEUBLE')

Paderno Franciacorta

EMPIRE RESORT

Iseo

PRIMAVERA

Rodengo Saiano

RELAIS MIRABELLA ISEO (VILLAGGIO ALBERGO)

Iseo

DEL SOLE

Iseo

COCCA HOTEL ROYAL THAI SPA