Franciacorta
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For the Italian sparkling wine, see Franciacorta (wine).
45.6200°N 10.0200°E / 45.6200; 10.0200
Franciacorta (Italian pronunciation: [frantʃaˈkorta]) is a historical region in the Province of Brescia, Lombardy, Italy, with a population of around 158,249.[1] It is known for its wine production and includes world-famous producers such as Berlucchi, Bellavista and Ca' del Bosco. Its name literally means "short France", but is believed to come from Latin francae curtes, meaning "Frankish courts".