Mosnel tasting room ★ 4.6
6 by the glassEUR 25 to 60 per flightPassirano
Mosnel's tasting room at the 16th-century Camignone cellars, pouring the QdE Brut and the EBB single-vintage Erbamat. Reservation required.
The list: Mosnel's tasting room at the 16th-century Camignone cellars pouring QdE Brut, Nature, Pas Dosé Riserva, EBB single-vintage Erbamat and Parosé.
Tip: Book the back-vintage flight to taste the EBB single-vintage Erbamat against the QdE base wine.
Bersi Serlini Enoteca ★ 4.4
12 by the glassEUR 6 to 14 per glassProvaglio d'Iseo
Cellar enoteca attached to Bersi Serlini at Provaglio d'Iseo, with the Anniversario and Cuvée No.5 poured by the glass and a small Brescian-style plate menu. Bookings preferred for evening visits.
The list: Cellar enoteca attached to Bersi Serlini's 1886 estate with the Anniversario, Cuvée No.5, Brut Rosé and Extra Brut poured by the glass alongside small Brescian plates.
Tip: The Anniversario marks the cellar's 1970 founding bottle; pair it with the cellar's Brescian charcuterie board.
Iseo Lakeside Wine Bar Strip ★ 4.2
15 by the glassEUR 5 to 12 per glassIseo
Cluster of small wine bars and enoteche along Iseo's lakeside promenade pouring Franciacorta from the surrounding cellars by the glass. Open late through the summer season.
The list: Series of lakeside enoteche and wine bars along Iseo's Lungolago Marconi, each carrying a small selection of Franciacorta producers from the surrounding cellars.
Tip: The lakeside terrace tables face Monte Isola; book the corner tables for the sunset view across the lake.
Brescia Centro Storico Wine Bars ★ 4.3
25 by the glassEUR 6 to 14 per glassBrescia
Brescia's centro storico wine bars (around Piazza della Loggia and the Corso Zanardelli) carry Franciacorta DOCG and Curtefranca DOC by the glass through the evening. Open until 01:00 on weekends.
The list: Brescia city wine bars in and around Piazza della Loggia and Corso Zanardelli pouring Franciacorta DOCG and Curtefranca DOC by the glass through the evening.
Tip: Brescia's centro storico carries a strong by-the-glass list outside the cellar doors; the Piazza della Loggia bars run latest.
Erbusco Village Enoteche ★ 4.3
18 by the glassEUR 8 to 18 per glassErbusco
Small enoteche around Piazza Roma in Erbusco pouring the marquee Erbusco cellars by the glass. Open until 22:30 on weekends; the village runs quietly after dinner.
The list: Small village enoteche around Piazza Roma in Erbusco pouring Ca' del Bosco, Bellavista, Cavalleri and Uberti by the glass and bottle. Limited late hours.
Tip: The Piazza Roma enoteche carry the village's marquee cellars (Ca' del Bosco, Bellavista, Cavalleri, Uberti) by the glass at small markups above cellar door.
Brescia Jazz Bar circuit ★ 4.1
10 by the glassEUR 7 to 14 per glassBrescia
Brescia city jazz and listening bars on Via Solferino with a Franciacorta by-the-glass selection alongside the live music. Open until 01:30 on weekends.
The list: Brescia city jazz and listening bars on Via Solferino and the nearby streets, pouring Franciacorta by the glass alongside the music programmes.
Tip: The Brescia jazz circuit runs different programmes by night of the week; check the Brescia tourism agenda the week before.