When you think Lombardy what comes to mind? Milan?
Fashion, big factories, design, haute cuisine. Yes, right, but it’s not all. Lombardy is also wine, unique natural landscapes and ancient cities that have nothing to envy to the world famous Italian destinations. Ascovilo brings together Lombardy’s consortia for the protection and promotion of DOC, DOCG and IGT wines: from the mineral and long-lived whites of Lugana, to the classic method sparkling wines of Oltrepo, from the rosé wines of Lake Garda to the alpine reds of Valtellina, Lombardy will amaze you with its thousands of flavors and just as many sceneries. A region that encompasses Unesco World Heritage ancient vineyards, rare vines protected by the smallest appellation of origin in Italy, mountain climate, but also Mediterranean warm temperatures on the shores of its lakes, and loads of art, sports, typical products. Curious to discover this treasure? Ascovilo will be your compass. Let’s go!
Discover the territories
THE ASCOVILO STATUTE
Ascovilo is the Lombard DOCG, DOC and IGT Wine Consortia Association. It was founded on 28 July 1977 as a non-profit association.
ASCOVILO’S GEOGRAPHICAL AREA
Ascovilo’s geographical area is beautiful and diverse: from the Alps of Valtellina, to the warm shores of Lake Garda or Iseo…
BORN TO BE TOGETHER
Grana Padano cheese and Ascovilo are involved in a three-year joint promotional project in Italy and Germany called ‘Eccellenze europee del gusto’.