The first human settlements, these settlements in the Roman period, then the "settlers" who worked the land (hence the origin of the name, subsequently extended to the whole area), can be traced back at least to the second century BC and the ancient Cenomani. At that time they established themselves "firmly" in the area and the mountain Orphan in particular, to monitor the main street of his Transpadana a fortress dating back to the Etruscans (sixth century BC.), Which they maintained trade relations with the Celts (X -VI century BC.). Today, quell'agglomerato of farmsteads and rural origins are lost in time, has become a laughing heart of Franciacorta.