The 5 best Wine tastings at Lake Iseo

Wine tasting with guided tour of the winery in Corte Franca è a unique opportunity to learn about the production processes of the famous Franciacorta and immerse yourself in the hills of Brescia, not far from Lake Iseo. 

The experience begins with a tasting, guided by the producer, of selected Franciacorta wines offered by the winery, accompanied by a mixed platter of local cured meats and cheeses. It will then continue with a visit to the winery, where you can learn about Franciacorta production techniques. 

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The tasting includes the following 3 wines:

•    3 Franciacorta Millesimati

The tasting is accompanied by a mixed board of local cured meats and cheeses. 

Cantiniere

The tasting includes:

•    4 wines of your choice 

The tasting is accompanied by a mixed platter of local meats and cheeses. 

Countryman

The tasting includes:

•    6 wines of your choice

The tasting is accompanied by a mixed platter of local meats and cheeses.

The art of time

This exclusive event allows you to discover the classic expression of Franciacorta DOCG. You will taste 4 selected vintages that will be accompanied by a sampling of local cured meats and cheeses.

Golosa

The tasting includes:

•    8 wines of your choice

The tasting is accompanied by a mixed platter of local meats and cheeses.

It's possible to add an additional mixed platter of selected meats and cheeses to share (recommended for 2 people) for an additional charge.

The guided winery tour with lunch at the Ambrosini Estate will allow you to learn about Franciacorta wine production techniques and enjoy a lunch of local products.

The activity begins with a walk through the farm's vineyards, followed by a guided tour of the winery.

Followed by lunch based on the selected menu. 

Lunch

Lunch è consists of 4 courses:

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•    Antipasti based on typical Brescia cured meats, savory pies, zucchini frittatas and sweet and sour vegetables
•    Risotto with Franciacorta Tenuta Ambrosini DOCG paired with Franciacorta T.A. EXTRA BRUT DOCG
•    Brescian skewered mixed meats cooked on the grill with a side dish, paired with Franciacorta T.A. BRUT DOCG 
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•    Sweet paired with Franciacorta SATEN Millesimato DOCG

Gold Tasting

Lunch è consisting of 4 courses:

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•    Antipasti based on typical Brescian cold cuts, savory pies, zucchini frittatina and sweet and sour vegetables
•    Risotto with Franciacorta Tenuta Ambrosini DOCG
•    Brescian skewered mixed meats cooked on the grill with side dishes
•    Sweet

The lunch è accompanied by a tasting of 5 Franciacorta Tenuta Ambrosini DOCG wines.

Platinum tasting

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The lunch è consists of 5 courses:

•    Antipasti based on typical Brescian cold cuts, savory pies, zucchini frittatina and sweet and sour vegetables
•    Risotto with Franciacorta Tenuta Ambrosini DOCG
•    Brescian skewered mixed meats cooked over charcoal with side dishes
•    Tagliere di Formaggi delle Valli bresciane paired with Franciacorta RISERVA "Lorenzo Ambrosini" 2011 vintage DOCG
•    Sweet

The lunch è accompanied by the tasting of 6 Franciacorta Tenuta Ambrosini wines including the "Eccellente Riserva 2011.

The tour with lunch has a total duration of about 3 hours and is ideal for groups and families, but also for having a romantic lunch with your partner. At the end of the experience it will be possible to go to the wine shop.

È sweatshirt is recommended for the winery visit.

A wine tasting and visit to the historic Mosnel winery in Franciacorta is an experience not to be missed!

After the guided tour of the cellars, choose 3 of the 5 Franciacorta wines that have come to define the Mosnel winery style: Brut, Brut Nature, Pas Dosé, Rosé, Satèn.

All wine tastings are accompanied by a small sample of local breadsticks, salami and cheese to better taste the wines on offer. You can request the addition of a mixed platter of cured meats from Az. Agricola Al Berlinghetto + 2 types of local cheeses + breadsticks (recommended for 2 people).

You will taste 3 glasses of your choice of the following wines:

•    Brut - Blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Noir grapes that defines the winery's style.
•    Brut Nature - Blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc with the structured touch of Pinot Noir, aged at least 24 months on the lees.
•    Pas Dosé - Matured at least 30 months to express the harmony of Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Noir grapes.
•    Rosé - Fragrant blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir with roundness of Pinot Blanc.
•    Satèn - Elegant Franciacorta with creamy, rich and refined perlage.

For this tour it is recommended to bring a garment to cover yourself adequately even in summer.

Accompanying pets in the cellars is not allowed.

Wine tasting with lunch on Lake d'Iseo allows you to visit a winery and taste local wines paired with a hot dish.

During the tour, you will have the opportunity to see all stages of wine and classic method production, from the arrival of the grapes to bottling and labeling.

Following there will be a tasting of 5 wines with gastronomic pairing that includes:

•    Flûte of “Crystal Rime – 56*16” Pinot Noir Brut Metodo Classico paired with Taleggio dop 
•    Calice di “Arlecchino” 2023 Varietal Chardonnay paired with Culatello di Zibello 
•    Calice di “Arlecchino Bergamo” 2017 Rosso della Bergamasca I.G.T. paired with Salame “Le due lune di Agosto”
•    Calice di “Satiro” 2013 Rosso della Bergamasca I.G.T. Cabernet S. paired with Roccolo della Valtaleggio 
•    1 hot first course: lasagna ancient recipe “Nonna Maria” 
•    Calice of Moscato di Scanzo DOCG Passito Rosso paired with artisanal biscuits

In case of food allergies and intolerances you can contact the facility following the reservation.

The guided tour at the museum and winery, located in the hinterland of Franciacorta near Lake Iseo, will immerse you in the history of the winery and introduce you to the production process of Franciacorta DOCG and Curtefranca DOC wines. The visit is followed by a tasting of 2/3 selected Franciacorta wines, accompanied by breadsticks.

The experience lasts 1 1/2 hours and is suitable for everyone. Minors are not allowed to taste.

The Encore

The tasting includes 2 wines:

•    Franciacorta Brut DOCG
•    Franciacorta Satèn Brut DOCG millesimato.

The tasting is accompanied by breadsticks.

The Tris

Tasting includes 3 wines:

•    Franciacorta Brut DOCG
•    Franciacorta Satèn Brut DOCG vintage
•    Franciacorta Extra Brut DOCG millesimato

The tasting is accompanied by breadsticks.

The wines in the tasting may vary depending on product availability or vintage.

The guided winery tour at the Ambrosini estate offers you the opportunity to explore the production techniques of the renowned Franciacorta wines, which you will later have the chance to taste.

The experience begins with a walk through the farm's vineyards, followed by a guided tour during which the production techniques of Franciacorta wines and, in particular, the so-called "classic" method will be explained.

Afterwards, you can choose to taste 2 or 3 glasses of Franciacorta Tenuta Ambrosini DOCG.

Depending on the desired option, you will be able to choose from the following wines:

•    Brùt "Batudé"
•    Satèn Millesimato
•    Rosé Millesimato
•    Extra Brut Millesimato
•    Extra Brut "Santa Caterina"
•    Dosage Zero "Nihil"

The tasting is paired with a platter of local cured meats and cheeses.

The winery visit with tasting lasts about 1 1/2 hours and is ideal for experiencing a totally relaxing day among the vineyards of Franciacorta.

A sweatshirt is recommended for the winery visit.