sparkling wines from Franciacorta & elegant Valtellina reds

Lombardy is the industrial and financial centre of Italy, with Milan as its capital and the famous lakes of Maggiore, Como, Iseo and Garda. The best known wines of the region are Franciacorta, classic method sparkling wines made from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, and the elegant alpine reds of Valtellina, made from Chiavennasca (Nebbiolo).