Lombardy is better known for fashion and its capital Milan than it is wine, but that’s not to say you shouldn’t give this northern part of Italy a try! Slightly dwarfed in reputation by its neighbours, particularly that of Piedmont and Veneto, Lombardy is starting to emerge from the shadows with its own unique styles and premium wines. It even boast Italy’s only DOCG zone which produces sparkling wine in the traditional method as seen in Champagne, in Franciacorta, . If you’re after the very best example of Italian sparkling wine which can give the French a run for their money, this is probably where you’d end up. Nebbiolo and Trebbiano are the most widely grown red and white varieties, the former known among locals as Chiavennasca.
