Producing Italy’s most premium sparkling wines, Franciacorta in Lombardy offers a more informal – yet no less charming – alternative to France’s historic provinces, as Kate Wickers discovers Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Email * SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice W ithin two hours of touching

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