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Berlucchi '61 Franciacorta Nature Dosaggio Zero 2017

White pas dosé

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Denomination Franciacorta DOCG
Size 0,75 l
Alcohol content 12.5% by volume
Area Lombardy (Italy)
Grape varieties 70% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Nero
Aging In the Spring following the harvest, the cuvée is assembled, with 100% of the wine of that harvest. The blend re-ferments in the final bottle and matures sur lie a minimum of 5 years, followed by a further 6 months’ bottle-ageing after disgorging.
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Description

Born from the grapes of the best vineyards of the property, it requires at least 5 years of refinement on its yeasts. Very elegant, it is dedicated to the most attentive connoisseurs, able to appreciate the nuances of the pure taste of Franciacorta without the addition of dosage syrup, in the rigorous Nature style. Its image, distinct from the suggestions of the circle, symbol of perfection, will make it the favourite of those who love refinement in all its forms.

Perlage

Perlage

Abundant, creamy mousse; sinuous, slender bead; and subtle, long-lingering crown at the rim.

Perfume

Perfume

Multi-layered and elegant, with crisp-edged apricot, yellow peach, and candied citrus that meld into fresh-baked pan brioche.

Color

Color

Intense straw-yellow edged with subtle coppery highlights.

Taste

Taste

A vibrant acidity lends support to a well-sculpted. emphatic structure, and an energy-laden, richly-flavored finish provides a tangy, sensory tautness.

Serve at:

06 - 08 °C.

Longevity:

05 - 10 years

Charmat Method Sparkling Wines

Producer
Berlucchi Guido
From this winery
  • Start up year: 1961
  • Oenologist: Ferdinando dell'Aquila, Arturo Ziliani
  • Bottles produced: 4.100.000
  • Hectares: 130
The Berlucchi Winery is characterised by its strong bond with the surrounding terroir. For more than 50 years, this historic Italian brand has been synonymous with high-quality sparkling wine not only in Italy but throughout the world.Formed from the encounter between Guido Berlucchi, an established winemaker, and the oenologist Franco Ziliani, Berlucchi is distinguished by the production of Franciacorta DOCG made according to the French method.After a not very successful first production, the Franciacorta Berlucchi that we all know was born with the production of 3,000 labels to which were soon added rosé sparkling wines, the first to be produced in Italy.The Berlucchi sparkling wines are distinguished by their high quality and firm structure and have nothing to envy from the well-known French sparkling wines.With more than 4 million bottles produced each year, the Berlucchi labels are not only invaluable, but are well-calibrated down to the smallest nuance, made to satisfy even the most discerning palate.In 2022 Gambero Rosso named Berlucchi the Winery of the Year 2022.Many more accolades ought to be mentioned:- The Berlucchi '61 Franciacorta Rosé has been included in TOP 100 Wines 2021 by Wine Spectator, as well as being the only Italian Classic Method featured;- The Berlucchi '61 Franciacorta Rosé NV Magnum has been certified "Best in Class" in the "Franciacorta Rosé NV" category by the The Champagne and Sparkling Wine World Competition 2021 (CSWWC), conceived by Tom Stevenson. Xtrawine offers a dedicated section to Franciacorta Berlucchi. Such section is distinguished by a wide variety of bottles made mainly from Chardonnay and belonging to the excellent vintages .In 2023, the Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Champions (CSWWC) by Tom Stevenson awarded the following products:- '61 Franciacorta Extra Brut NV: Gold Medal- '61 Franciacorta Rosè NV: Gold Medal- '61 Franciacorta Rosè NV Magnum: Gold Medal- '61 Franciacorta Saten NV: Gold Medal Read more

It highlights the flavours of elavorate first courses and stuffed pasta, of stews and meat-based dishes in general, and even aged cheeses.

Starters
Pasta
Fish
Shellfish
Cheese
Matured cheese
Poultry
White fish

Name Berlucchi '61 Franciacorta Nature Dosaggio Zero 2017
Type White pas dosé
Denomination Franciacorta DOCG
Vintage 2017
Size 0,75 l
Alcohol content 12.5% by volume
Grape varieties 70% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Nero
Country Italy
Region Lombardy
Vendor Berlucchi Guido
Origin Arzelle, Rovere, San Carlo and Ragnoli (BS).
Plants per hectare 10,000
Yield per hectare 9,000 kg.
Harvest Last 10 days of September.
Wine making The whole clusters are pressed gently and slowly, yielding various fractions of must. Fermentation is in steel, then the finest lots mature sur lie in oak barrels for 6 months.
Aging In the Spring following the harvest, the cuvée is assembled, with 100% of the wine of that harvest. The blend re-ferments in the final bottle and matures sur lie a minimum of 5 years, followed by a further 6 months’ bottle-ageing after disgorging.
Total acidity 7.2 gr/L
PH 3.05
Allergens Contains sulphites