Lombardia (wine) grams per liter of sugar while brut Champagne can have no more than 15 grams. While sparkling wine production accounts for more than half of the Franciacorta area's production, many producers have begun focusing on make red Bordeaux-style blends and Burgundian style Chardonnays aged in oak. Despite the frequent use of Pinot nero in the sparkling wines, a still Burgundian-style red Pinot nero is not permitted under the Terre di Franciacorta DOC. The wine regions along Lake Garda are known for their "Chiaretto" style rosé wine made from a blend of Barbera, Gropello, Marzemino and Sangiovese. This dry wine is
Bordeaux wine regions greater than the amount of white wine produced (around 170,000 litres from 60 hectares). Rosé wine produced under the Bordeaux Rosé AOC is made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. As is usual for Rosé, the grape skins are briefly left in contact with the must, but are removed prior to fermentation. This appellation covers around 4725 hectares of vines and 17 million litres of wine. Bordeaux Clairet AOC is intermediate between red and rosé wine, and is made from the same grapes as Bordeaux Rosé but undergoes a longer maceration (between 24 and 48 hours). Production is around