Vinitaly (Verona) Franciacorta tie-in ★ 4.5
Vinitaly at Veronafiere is the major annual Italian wine trade fair, held in Verona about 75 km east of Franciacorta. The Franciacorta consortium and the appellation's marquee producers run pavilion programming and Brescia cellar visits on either side of the fair week. Many Franciacorta cellars open extended tasting slots for buyers and journalists who extend their stay to take in the Brescia hills.
Tip: Buyers can pair a morning at Vinitaly with an afternoon tasting in Franciacorta; the drive from Verona to Erbusco runs about 1 hour without traffic.
