Despite its recent international success due to the introduction of the technique of making sparkling wines by the champenois method, the Franciacorta, was known until the middle of the last century for the production of much-appreciated still wines.
The extraordinary development of the Franciacorta has been due not only to the appeal and the quality of its wines but also to the outstanding entrepreneurial capacity of the people of Brescia. They have intelligently promoted the production of their region, which has always been dedicated to the growing of grapes and the making of wines.