{"id":1204,"date":"2009-10-19T18:17:52","date_gmt":"2009-10-19T17:17:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.crossingitaly.net\/travel\/?p=1204"},"modified":"2009-10-19T18:17:52","modified_gmt":"2009-10-19T17:17:52","slug":"lake-iseo-the-land-of-franciacorta-and-valcalepio-2-among-the-best-italian-wines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crossingitaly.net\/travel\/1204\/lake-iseo-the-land-of-franciacorta-and-valcalepio-2-among-the-best-italian-wines\/","title":{"rendered":"Lake Iseo, the land of Franciacorta and Valcalepio, 2 among the best Italian wines."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1205\" src=\"http:\/\/www.crossingitaly.net\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/iseo1gr.jpg\" alt=\"iseo1gr\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crossingitaly.net\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/iseo1gr.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.crossingitaly.net\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/iseo1gr-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><br \/>\nIn the great lakes region of Lombardy, Bergamo part is represented by two very special lakes. <strong>small lake Endine<\/strong>, a wildlife oasis surrounded by reeds and woods, and <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Lake Iseo,<\/span><\/strong> more <strong>majestic<\/strong>, known for fascinating boat trips, <strong>water sports<\/strong> and <strong>picturesque coastal villages.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1207\" src=\"http:\/\/www.crossingitaly.net\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/iseo41.jpg\" alt=\"iseo4\" width=\"160\" height=\"240\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Nature, history and art<\/strong> are not the only resources of Lake Iseo, <strong>Franciacorta and Valcalepio<\/strong>. Big surprises await the visitor who wants to discover <strong>colours and flavours of the local cuisine and products<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The territory, the variety of resources it offers, fulfils the needs of many different tastes, combining tradition with new technology and culture of modern times, with a high quality result.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Agriculture and livestock <\/strong>are still an important economic sector in the area.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>traditional production of maize<\/strong> is evident in the spread of water mills and in the constant presence of <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">polenta <\/span><\/strong>on the tables of families and local restaurants.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1208\" src=\"http:\/\/www.crossingitaly.net\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/iseo2gr.jpg\" alt=\"iseo2gr\" width=\"400\" height=\"299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crossingitaly.net\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/iseo2gr.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.crossingitaly.net\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/iseo2gr-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The <strong>wine<\/strong> production is exceptional: the brands of wines Franciacorta and Valcalepio are recognized and certified <strong>high-quality product<\/strong>s, thanks to the rigorous selection of grapes and methods of enforcement.<\/p>\n<p>In recent years there has been an increasing <strong>development of a food-and-wine tourism<\/strong>. More and more tourists wander the hills looking for typical products finding answers in the &#8220;<strong>Strada del Vino. Franciacorta&#8221;<\/strong> and the &#8220;<strong>Strada del Vino e dei Sapori Valcalepio<\/strong>\u00e2\u20ac\u009d.<\/p>\n<p>These <strong>itineraries <\/strong>touch many villages of the area among the richest also from the historical and artistic point of view and lead to the discovery of the wineries of the <strong>prestigious &#8220;bubbles&#8221; of Franciacorta DOCG<\/strong> and of the &#8220;<strong>vineyard garden&#8221; in Valcalepio<\/strong> (always open to visits by appointment).<\/p>\n<p>Very rich is also the<strong> accommodation offer <\/strong>of the territory where the link with the wine is tangible in every hotel, restaurant or farmhouse.<\/p>\n<p>Worth a visit is also &#8220;the <strong>Agricultural Museum and wine Ricci Curbastro<\/strong>&#8221; in <strong>Capriolo<\/strong>, to retrace the history of viticulture in this part of Lombardy.<strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1209\" src=\"http:\/\/www.crossingitaly.net\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/iseo5.jpg\" alt=\"iseo5\" width=\"240\" height=\"180\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Even the <strong>production of oi<\/strong>l is becoming increasingly important. It is practiced particularly in the area of the lake and in Franciacorta and it already boasts the achievement of <strong>important certifications<\/strong>, such as the <strong>DOP<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>visit to the mills o<\/strong>f the area will be an excellent opportunity to get closer to the rural life.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Breeding cattle and sheep<\/strong> is practiced especially in the mountains, with the <strong>production of butter and many varieties of cheese<\/strong>. It is especially followed by the local Mountain Communities.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.crossingitaly.net\/holidays-in-lombardy\/lake-garda-area\/sirmione\/hotels\/\">Where to sleep and eat.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1212\" src=\"http:\/\/www.crossingitaly.net\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/iseo7.jpg\" alt=\"iseo7\" width=\"240\" height=\"180\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1213\" src=\"http:\/\/www.crossingitaly.net\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/iseo8.jpg\" alt=\"iseo8\" width=\"240\" height=\"180\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1210\" src=\"http:\/\/www.crossingitaly.net\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/iseo3.jpg\" alt=\"iseo3\" width=\"240\" height=\"158\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1211\" src=\"http:\/\/www.crossingitaly.net\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/iseo6.jpg\" alt=\"iseo6\" width=\"240\" height=\"152\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In Lombardy around Lake Iseo, there is a great tradition linked to very well known Italian wines, such as Franciacorta and Valcalepio. 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