Widely regarded as the finest Italian sparkling wine, Franciacorta is made using metodo classico—just like Champagne and Cava. It is produced with a typical blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, and Pinot Nero, and comes in non-vintage, millesimato or vintage, and riserva form.

Apart from the standard white version, there are also Franciacorta Satèn—made exclusively with Chardonnay and Pinot Bianco grapes—and Franciacorta Rosé made with a base of at least 25% Pinot Nero. Depending on its style, this delicate wine with subtle notes of white fruits, flowers and peaches provides excellent pairing for a wide range of dishes, from delicious Lombard desserts like bossolà and sbrisolona to pasta and seafood dishes, as well as cheese and charcuterie.

Lambrusco is a sparkling red wine hailing from the Emilia-Romagna and Lombardy region of Italy, particularly from areas around Modena, Reggio Emilia and Mantua. This wine is made from several varieties of the Lambrusco grape, each contributing different characteristics to the final product.

Lambrusco wines are typically light and frothy, with a range of sweetness levels from dry (secco) to sweet (dolce). They exhibit a vibrant ruby-red color and often have a delightful effervescence due to their natural sparkle. The aromatic profile of Lambrusco includes notes of red berries, cherries, and sometimes floral hints like violets. 

This ruby red Italian muscat is produced in the hilly areas surrounding the city of Scanzorosciate, exclusively from red-skinned Muscat of Scanzo grapes. It is the smallest DOCG in Italy, and one of the rare red grape muscat varieties. The wine is produced with a passito method in which the grapes are partially dried to concentrate its flavors and sweetness. Scanzo is a complex, full-bodied wine with a silky texture, moderate sweetness, and typical notes of sage, rosehip, and ripe fruit, while it also may display earthy hints of tobacco, herbs, and chocolate.

It pairs well with chocolate, desserts, and local cheese such as strachitunt, gorgonzola, or formai de mut. Because of small production area and yield, Scanzo is a rare, exclusive wine that usually comes with a hefty price tag.

Valcalepio moscato passito is a straw wine that belongs to a larger Valcalepio appellation located in the province of Bergamo. The wines are made with the local Moscato di Scanzo grapes, which are partially dried (passito method). These ruby red wines are intense and sweet with aromas and flavors reminiscent of raisins, honey, dried flowers, spices, and marmalade.

They may have a subtle almond aftertaste. These wines naturally pair with desserts, but they can also work well with cheese.

Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico is an Italian appellation for sparkling (spumante) wines that are predominantly made from Pinot Nero (Noir). The appellation is located in the province of Pavia, and it was upgraded to a DOCG status in 2007.

Pinot Nero is the principal grape used in the production of Oltrepò Pavese wines, which come as both white and rosé sparkling wines. Other varieties that are used in smaller percentages include Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, and Pinot Blanc. 

Sforzato is a dry Valtellina wine produced on the steep slopes in Sondrio, Lombardy, with a minimum of 90% Nebbiolo grapes, locally known as Chiavennasca. The wines are produced in a passito process—drying or raisinating the grapes before vinification—which concentrates sugars and acidity.

The resulting wines are full-bodied, intense, and concentrated, with slightly higher alcohol content. They are aged for at least 20 months, with at least 12 in a barrel. These powerful wines usually display a complex aroma reminiscent of sweet spices, ripe fruit, and fruit jam, along with hints of balsamic notes, tobacco, and coffee. 

Inferno is a type of wine produced under Valtellina Superiore appellation in Lombardy. It is the smallest subregion in Valtellina, occupying small terraces dispersed around Montagna, Poggiridenti, and Tresivio. The wines are made from Nebbiolo (minimum 90%), which is locally known as Chiavennasca.

Inferno wines are usually full-bodied, rich, and dense, with well-balanced tannins and crisp acidity. The aroma is intense, reminiscent of ripe red fruit, plums, and roses, along with herbal, mineral, spice, and tobacco-like notes. These wines can age well, becoming softer and elegant with age. 

Valtellina Superiore is an Italian wine region located in Sondrio, Lombardy, that produces dry red wines from the prized Nebbiolo grape, which is locally known as Chiavennasca. The vineyards are located on steep terraces with differing microclimates, creating five officially recognized geographic subzones: Grumello, Inferno, Maroggia, Sassella, and Valgella.

The names may be added to the official DOCG label, and though very similar, they tend to show slight differences in character. It is mainly believed that elevation affects the final character of these wines. Grumello is the lightest version, with smooth tannins showing typical Nebbiolo notes of red fruit, violets, and leather, while Inferno wines display aromas of ripe and dry fruit, with underlying notes of spices. 

Sassella is one of the subregions of the Valtellina Superiore appellation in Lombardy. Considered one of the finest Valtellina areas, Sassella is the second-largest subzone, located on the steep slopes west of Sondrio. Like all Valtellina wines, they are made with a minimum of 90% Nebbiolo, locally known as Chiavennasca.

The location gets a lot of sunlight, resulting in rich and concentrated wines with aromas of red fruit and roses, often with hints of plums and licorice. On the palate, the wines are smooth and elegant, with well-integrated tannins. They will typically benefit from age.