Berlucchi ’61 Franciacorta Extra Brut 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.

Elegant and refined, here is a wine for those in search of a true classic that works both as an aperitif and throughout a meal.

For more info, visit Berlucchi website.

VARIETALS
85% Chardonnay, 15% Pinot Noir

VINTAGE
NV (available also in 375ml)

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Description

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 12.5%
Residual sugar 5 g/l
Total acidity 7.5 g/l
pH 3.12

APPEARANCE
Straw-yellow with greenish highlights.
Soft mousse with fine, lingering bead.

NOSE
Crisp, rich and elegant, fairly lengthy, with apple and pear fruit and a pleasing citrus hint in the finish.

PALATE
It displays exceptional freshness and zesty acidity with velvet texture and fine balance, concluding with appealing notes of citrus.

AGEING
Second fermentation in the bottles and maturation sur lie for a minimum of 24 months followed by an additional 2 months after disgorgement.

PAIRING
Perfect as an aperitif and throughout the meal, pairing beautifully with ravioli and fresh-water fish.
It brings out the best qualities of dishes based on rice, pasta, white meats, fresh and medium-aged cheese.

RATINGS

92pts

91pts

90pts

Additional information

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