Franciacorta VS. Prosecco

Franciacorta is Italy’s first and only wine region exclusively dedicated to producing traditional method sparkling wines. While both Franciacorta and Prosecco are Italian sparkling wines, they differ significantly in terms of production methods, taste, and quality!

Here's a detailed breakdown:


Franciacorta Prosecco
Region Lombardy
(Northern Italy)
Veneto &
Friuli Venezia Giulia
Method Traditional Method
(Metodo Classico)
– same as Champagne
Tank Method
(Charmat Method)
Aging At least 18 months on lees
(Riserva: 60+ months)
Short aging
(minimum 30 days)
Grapes Chardonnay, Pinot Nero,
Pinot Bianco, Erbamat
Glera (main grape),
sometimes with others
Price & Prestige Premium, higher price due
to long aging &
labor-intensive process
More affordable, 
widely available
Flavor Profile Complex, toasty,
creamy, elegant
Fruity, floral, fresh,
easy-drinking

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