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Franciacorta
Geographic region in Italy / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the Italian sparkling wine, see Franciacorta (wine).
45.6200°N 10.0200°E / 45.6200; 10.0200
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Franciacorta (Italian pronunciation: [frantʃaˈkorta] ⓘ) is a historical region in the Province of Brescia, Lombardy, Italy, with a population of around 158,249.[1] It is known for its wine production and includes world-famous producers such as Berlucchi, Bellavista and Ca' del Bosco. The name Franciacorta appears for the first time in 1277. It derives from the Italian “corti franche,” which were medieval villages exempt from tax or levies.