Two days – 14 and 15 September – to visit the Franciacorta DOCG wineries and discover an area full of attractions. But it is also a good excuse to taste the local cuisine (but not only) in quality trattorias and restaurants. Here are the best places
It is an appointment awaited by those who love the Franciacorta DOCG, one of Italy's prides of wine. About 30 thousand people are preparing for the festival held in mid-September with a growing success: the 2019 edition takes place on the 14th and 15th and aims to make the territory discover more. In fact, everyone knows the major wineries or has discovered some emerging fashion houses over time, but Franciacorta is definitely more varied and beautiful than we think, between green and monasteries. Hence the choice by the Consortium to go beyond the always pleasant roads of Franciacorta and create 10 different thematic itineraries. From the most adventurous to the one created specifically for wine lovers, the public will have at their disposal a range of proposals according to their needs and their pockets. Each itinerary includes different stages that will touch cellars, restaurants and hotels: a real one tourist package to which the visitor can refer.
Sixty open cellars
It was said of the cellars: about sixty of them will be open and will observe precise opening hours (10-13 and 14-19) and will organize tour prior reservation required by contacting the location directly. The billboard is very rich: scheduled guided tours to abbeys, villages, monasteries, palaces, villas, gardens; but also picnic in the nature is fun activities for the little ones. And it can be an unmissable weekend for the sports: between trekking routes and bike tours, there are so many opportunities to get to know the area up close by practicing healthy outdoor movement. The wine (indeed, the sparkling wine) never like this time will go hand in hand with food: several initiatives are taken care of by chefs and local patrons, linked to individual wineries. But we have carried on, pointing out the places in the green Franciacorta where you can sit in a good mood and get even happier. Cheers.
Dina – Gussago
Alberto Gipponi, from Gubbio, was one of the revelation cooks of 2018. In his original "lair" he continues on the path of a very personal kitchen, influenced by his god Massimo Bottura, which is surprising in terms of aesthetics and taste as in the case of Agretti as spaghetti.
Osteria Quattro Rose – Rovato
Born as a "wine bar with kitchen" and is one of the oldest trattorias in the town, active since 1800. Here wine is a cult object, to be combined with dishes of an eclectic cuisine ranging from wild salmon to Kobe waygu. Lively environment.
Pasticceria Da Roberto – Erbusco
Don't be surprised by the choice. Beyond that this is one of the few Italian patisseries that can boast the Three Cakes of Gambero Rosso, in this skilfully restored farmhouse, you can enjoy a rich card for lunch and a "reinforced" aperitif.
Trattoria Genuisì – Coccaglio
Four small rooms with exposed beams, an enviable position – on the slopes of Mount Orfano – and family hospitality make it a place much loved by the Brescians and not only. Pure, sincere cuisine based on tradition and territory, with generous portions.
Pantry Pani & Vini – Adro
It was a concept, created by Vittorio Fusari, in the times when the term was unknown. Today it remains a very pleasant landing, open from 10am to 11pm, where you can drink an aperitif, "nibble" something or stop for a couple of dishes and almost all of the territory.
Leonefelice Lake View – Erbusco
In spring there was the union of the two Albereta gastronomic spaces: the result is a classy place, always entrusted to the direction of Fabio Abbatista, in the name of a very Italian cuisine. Well-executed classics, a nice proposal on the grill, and some original dishes.
La Filiale – Erbusco
The Master of pizza Franco Pepe immediately hit the mark by opening the second restaurant inside the Albereta: a very welcoming two-storey environment, a targeted proposal among his classics and some new pizzas for Franciacorta. We drink great, Franciacorta DOCG in the first place
Trattoria del Gallo – Rovato
Vaulted ceilings, iron chandeliers, regulation fireplace: there is a pleasant retro atmosphere. And the kitchen follows with a typical, partly revised, tasty dishes: cheese pie with truffled cream, casoncelli, brescian broth tripe, beef with Rovato oil with polenta.
Al Malò Kitchen and Mixing – Rovato
On the street level a lively cocktail bar, upstairs a modern style restaurant. In a few months it has become one of the most interesting places in the area, with a valid mixology, curated by Ludovico Calabria, and the "young" cuisine, curated by the talented Marco Zacchetti.
Nature Restaurant – Erbusco
The chef Marco Acquaroli and the patron Daniele Merola have "spun off" the gourmet space of the Dispensa to transform it into a refined restaurant. The menu is dedicated to the "glocal" cuisine with ample space for the territory, but also valid 360 ° degrees contamination.
From Nadia – Erbusco
For those caught by a sudden desire to sea, amidst the vineyards. An address dear to everyone who loves fish and shellfish that the experienced patronne Nadia Vincenzi has been able to treat well, for decades. Recipes without frills, but tasty and of impeccable raw material.
Due Colombe – Borgonato
The only Michelin star in Franciacorta. Beautiful place, set in an ancient village, that the expert Stefano Cerveni exalts with a contemporary cuisine, with strong references to the Brescia tradition. Great wine cellar, class service.
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