Lombardy stands out as one of Italy's leading wine regions thanks, above all, to the producers' appreciation of its territory. Wine production in Lombardy dates back to prehistoric times, although it was the Romans who perfected techniques and started large-scale production that spread throughout the empire. It was then, from the end of the 16th century, that the arrival of new methods brought by the French established a high level of quality in the production of Lombard wines. The majority of the wine-growing area is occupied by the cultivation of red grapes, with a greater production of nebbiolo, barbera, pinot noir and croatina, in addition to the existence of international grape varieties . Undoubtedly, when one speaks of Lombardy, the Franciacorta area immediately comes to mind, known for the production of sparkling wines made with the classic method, which make all lovers of bubbles go crazy. At xtraWine there is a large area dedicated to the best Lombardy wines that have received important awards from Bibenda, Gambero Rosso and AIS, belonging to exceptional vintages such as 2011, 2012 and 2013, where you can also choose from numerous sparkling wines. Among the best labels you will find those of important producers such as: Riva di Franciacorta, Ferghettina, Nino Negri, Uberti and Rainoldi.