Franciacorta

45.6200°N 10.0200°E / 45.6200; 10.0200

For the Italian sparkling wine, see Franciacorta (wine).

Franciacorta is a historical region in the Province of Brescia, Lombardy, Italy, with a population of around 158,249. It is known for its wine production and includes world-famous producers such as Berlucchi, Bellavista and Ca' del Bosco. Its name literally means "short France", but is believed to come from Latin francae curtes, meaning "Frankish courts".

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