Francia comes from Franca, that means free of taxes.

Minerality and freshness are what define Fraciacorta wines, according to consortium. There are 3 grapes allowed for sparkling wines: Chardonnay, Pinot Nero and Pinot Bianco.
Tipologist Franciacorta, Franciacorta Santè and Franciacorta Rosé. Franciacorta Italy in extent 25km near Lake Iseo and Brescia/ Alps to the north. Top producers of sparkling shows its whites fresh mineral.