Berlucchi ’61 Franciacorta Brut Nature DOCG

Since 1955, Berlucchi is the market leader of the Champagne Method in Italy.
In 1961 Franco Ziliani created the first ever Franciacorta wine and today the Franciacorta Method is one of the strictest sets of specifications in the world in terms of productive yields and months of ageing.
The Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes are coming from totally converted organic vineyards and follow a dedicated Sustainability Report, developed and produced with the consultancy of EY Sustainability and with the collaboration of LifeGate, showcasing the various quality achievements impacting the 85 hectares of estate vineyards belonging to the Franciacorta pioneer and category founder, as well as the approximately 450 hectares of those of its partner-growers.

Complex and essential, this is a zero-dosage vintage dedicated to the most attentive connoisseurs of Champagne method sparklings.

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VARIETALS
70% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir

VINTAGE
2015

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Description

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 12.5%
Residual sugar: Zero dosage
Total acidity 7.20 g/l
pH 3.05

APPEARANCE
Intense straw yellow with subtle shades of ancient gold.
Abundant and creamy mousse, with good persistence of a tenuous crown.

NOSE
Fine and elegant bouquet, characterized by an opening on notes of saffron followed by light citrus aromas of bergamot and citron, ripe yellow fruit and crusty bread, lightened by fresh touches of anise.

PALATE
Characterized by great balance, the great structure, the vivid acidity and the persistent final flavor combined with dynamism and give great personality.

AGEING
Second fermentation in the bottle and aging on the lees for at least 5 years, followed by another 6 months after disgorgement.

PAIRING
It exalts to the maximum structured first courses and filled fresh pasta, fish main courses, meat dishes and seasoned cheeses.

RATINGS

93pts

92pts

3 Glasses

Additional information

Vintage	2015
Grape	Chardonnay, Pinot Nero
Producer	Berlucchi
Style	Dry
Types	Sparkling