Assessing Franciacorta and the future for ‘Italy’s answer to Champagne’
At the first IWSC in-situ judging in Franciacorta, judges were impressed by the complexity, character and ageing potential of the region's wines. As the Consorzio Franciacorta celebrates its 35th birthday, Essi Avallan MW explores why the Italian sparkling wine is enjoying a rise in popularity and looks to its future
