The cultivation of vineyards in Lombardy, excluding the Medieval period, starts with the Romans and is picked up again and enhanced in the 15th century.
The best three wine areas are Valtellina, Bresciano and Oltrepo Pavese. In the Bresciano area, very good locations are Franciacorta and the along Lago di Garda.
The various vines: red wines in the Valtellina area, mixed in various ‘hot’ spots around the region; the most famous, especially during the Zar period, Moscato di Scanzo in the Bergamasco area.