The Berlucchi family winery was founded in 1955 by Guido Berlucchi, Franco Ziliani and
Giorgio Lanciani. Together, they transformed Franciacorta into one of Italy’s most
prestigious regions for the production of sparkling wine. Franciacorta’s renaissance
began with Guido Berlucchi’s creation of the very first Classic Method wine in 1961. With
a pioneering spirit, Berlucchi introduced and promoted expertise that had not existed
in Franciacorta until that point, inspiring many other passionate, forward-thinking
producers to follow suit. Together, they transformed this region into the crown jewel of
Italian winemaking. From their estate in Borgonato, Guido Berlucchi follows a
philosophy of high-quality viticulture that is environmentally sustainable. After nearly 60
successful years at the helm of the company, Franco Ziliani passed his expertise onto
the next generation, his children Cristina, Arturo and Paolo. In 2022, Guido Berlucchi
was awarded the prestigious ‘Winery of the Year’ by Gambero Rosso.