Berlucchi Guido
Berlucchi '61 Franciacorta Extra Brut
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| Denomination | Franciacorta DOCG |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Lombardy (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 85% Chardonnay, 15% Pinot Nero |
| Aging | Preparation of the cuvƩe in the spring following the harvest, with the addition of 20% Reserve wines wisely divided between Chardonnay and Pinot Nero. Second fermentation in the bottle and subsequent ageing in contact with its yeasts for at least 24 months, followed by a further two months after disgorging. |
| Product name | '61 Franciacorta Extra Brut |
| Color | Straw yellow with greenish reflections. |
| Perfume | Fresh, rich, elegant, fairly persistent, with notes of white-fleshed fruit and hints of citrus. |
| Taste | The taste reveals remarkable freshness and pleasant acidity; it is soft and balanced, with a pleasant citrus sensation on the finish. |
| Pairings | This wine is recommended from aperitif to the whole meal and is an excellent accompaniment to some typical Franciacorta dishes, from casoncelli (stuffed ravioli) to lake fish (perch and char). It knows how to enhance, without ever overpowering, the flavours of dishes, whether they are rice and pasta-based rather than white meats or fresh and medium-aged cheeses. |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Country | Italy |
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Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 Ā°C.
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Pairings
Starters
Fish
Shellfish
Cheese
Matured cheese
White fish
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 rosĆ© 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 RosĆ© 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 RosĆ© NV Magnum has been certified "Best in Class" in the "Franciacorta RosĆ© 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 RosĆØ NV: Gold Medal- '61 Franciacorta RosĆØ NV Magnum: Gold Medal- '61 Franciacorta Saten NV: Gold Medal
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| Name | Berlucchi '61 Franciacorta Extra Brut |
|---|---|
| Type | White extra brut |
| Denomination | Franciacorta DOCG |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 85% Chardonnay, 15% Pinot Nero |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Vendor | Berlucchi Guido |
| Origin | Franciacorta Region (Brescia) |
| Yield per hectare | 9,000 kg/hectare. |
| Harvest | From the second decade of August to early September. |
| Wine making | Soft and increasing pressing of the grapes with must fractioning. Alcoholic fermentation is carried out in steel vats. |
| Aging | Preparation of the cuvƩe in the spring following the harvest, with the addition of 20% Reserve wines wisely divided between Chardonnay and Pinot Nero. Second fermentation in the bottle and subsequent ageing in contact with its yeasts for at least 24 months, followed by a further two months after disgorging. |
| Total acidity | 7.5 gr/L |
| PH | 3.12 |
| Residual sugar | 5.0 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |