Franciacorta Palazzo Lana Extreme Extra Brut Riserva 2013

Description

Franciacorta Extra Brut Riserva, produced in Lombardy by Berlucchi Guido, 12.5% ABV, 100% Pinot Noir. 0.75 L bottle, 2013 vintage. A Franciacorta that embodies the excellence of the Italian classic method, the fruit of a long tradition and meticulous attention to every stage of production. The grapes come from two estate-owned vineyards, densely planted in Borgonato. Second fermentation in the bottle and subsequent aging on the lees for at least 9 years, followed by an additional 6 months after disgorgement. Ample aromas, with hints of yellow-fleshed fruit and candied orange. Intense straw yellow with a lively antique copper hue. On the palate, it stands out for its remarkable freshness, clean flavor, and structure, all balanced by minerality and acidity, which determine its great persistence and significant longevity.

Details

Perlage

Fine, abundant and persistent.

Perfume

Ample olfactory sensations, with hints of yellow fruits and candied orange.

Color

Deep straw yellow, with a lively antique copper nuance.

Taste

On the palate, it is characterised by great freshness, cleanliness of flavour and structure, all harmonised by minerality and acidity, resulting in great persistence and important longevity.

Serve at:

06 - 08 °C.

Longevity:

05 - 10 years

Producer

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

Lombardy

Technical Sheet

Name	Berlucchi Franciacorta Palazzo Lana Extreme Extra Brut Riserva 2013
Type	White extra brut
Denomination	Franciacorta DOCG
Vintage	2013
Size	0,75 l
Alcohol content	12.5% by volume
Grape varieties	100% Pinot Nero
Country	Italy
Region	Lombardy
Vendor	Berlucchi Guido
Origin	100% Pinot Nero from two company's vineyards, planted at high density, in Borgonato: Quindicipiò, on the hillside, and Brolo, facing Palazzo Lana Berlucchi (Brescia).
Yield per hectare	8,500 kg/hectare.
Harvest	The second decade of August.
Wine making	The first must, obtained from the soft and progressive pressing, undergoes alcoholic fermentation in steel vats. In the end, some batches are transferred to oak barriques, where they age for 6 months in contact with the yeasts.
Aging	Preparation of the cuvée in the spring following the harvest, exclusively with only wines of the vintage. Second fermentation in the bottle and subsequent ageing on the lees for at least 5 years, followed by a further 6 months after disgorgement.
Total acidity	7.9 gr/L
PH	3.09
Residual sugar	3.5 gr/L
Allergens	Contains sulphites