Berlucchi Guido
'61 Franciacorta Saten Brut
| Denomination | DOCG Franciacorta Saten Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Lombardy (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Aging | Maturation in contact with the lees in the bottle for at least 24 months, followed by a further 2 months after disgorgement. |
- Satèn Brut Style: Lower pressure, creamy mousse and fine, persistent perlage
- Grapes and origin: 100% organic Chardonnay from Franciacorta DOCG, Lombardy
- Traditional Method: Bottle refermentation, 24 months on the lees and 2 months after disgorgement
- Aroma and taste: Notes of tropical yellow fruit and candied citrus; pronounced acidity and savouriness
- Pairings and serving: Perfect as an aperitif, with sushi and shellfish; serving temperature 6–8 °C
Description
What kind of wine it is
This Franciacorta by Berlucchi enhances Chardonnay vinified in purity through the Traditional Method. The restrained internal pressure, characteristic of the Satèn style, offers an enveloping texture and a fine, continuous perlage. On the nose, notes of ripe tropical yellow fruit blend with elegant hints of candied citrus. On the palate, this sparkling wine combines vibrant acidity with pronounced savouriness, ensuring a solid structure and a pleasant drinkability that fades into a long, precise finish.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from organic vineyards located in the heart of Franciacorta, in Lombardy. This renowned wine region boasts moraine soils and a mild climate, tempered by the waters of Lake Iseo and refreshed by breezes from Val Camonica. Thanks to these ideal conditions, Chardonnay achieves harmonious ripeness, resulting in a fresh wine with a distinctly savoury character. Berlucchi enhances the agronomic peculiarities of the landscape to faithfully reflect the character of the territory.
How it is produced
Vinification begins with gentle pressing of the bunches, followed by primary fermentation in steel tanks. In spring, the blend is prepared to start the secondary fermentation in the bottle according to the principles of the Traditional Method. Ageing on the lees continues for at least twenty-four months, followed by two months of rest after disgorgement. This maturation period is essential to integrate the elegant creaminess on the palate and refine an aromatic profile consistent with the Brut dosage.
History and Curiosities
The Berlucchi ‘61 Franciacorta Satèn Brut celebrates 1961, the year when the pioneering Lombard winery created the first Franciacorta. Made from organic Chardonnay grapes grown in the renowned DOCG areas, this elegant sparkling wine boasts an enveloping softness thanks to its characteristically reduced pressure. Twenty-four months of ageing on the lees impart a refined complexity, recognised by esteemed international critics such as Robert Parker and James Suckling. A true masterpiece of the Traditional Method, an undisputed symbol of excellence and pure tradition.
Awards
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4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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90/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
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90/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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92/100
One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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90/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1961
- Oenologist: Ferdinando dell'Aquila, Arturo Ziliani
- Bottles produced: 4.100.000
- Hectares: 130
| Name | Berlucchi '61 Franciacorta Saten Brut |
|---|---|
| Type | White brut |
| Denomination | Franciacorta DOCG |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Vendor | Berlucchi Guido |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Berlucchi ‘61 Franciacorta Satèn Brut celebrates 1961, the year when the pioneering Lombard winery created the first Franciacorta. Made from organic Chardonnay grapes grown in the renowned DOCG areas, this elegant sparkling wine boasts an enveloping softness thanks to its characteristically reduced pressure. Twenty-four months of ageing on the lees impart a refined complexity, recognised by esteemed international critics such as Robert Parker and James Suckling. A true masterpiece of the Traditional Method, an undisputed symbol of excellence and pure tradition. |
| Origin | Franciacorta, Lombardy, Italy (vineyards in the 19 municipalities of Franciacorta) |
| Climate | Clima mite temperato dal Lago d'Iseo e da brezze fresche della Val Camonica |
| Soil composition | Morainic soils |
| Yield per hectare | 9,000 kg/ha |
| Harvest | From the second decade of August to the first decade of September |
| Fermentation | At least 24 months on the lees |
| Production technique | Traditional method |
| Wine making | Gentle and gradual pressing of the grape bunches with separation of the musts; alcoholic fermentation in steel vats; preparation of the cuvée in the spring following the harvest; second fermentation in the bottle according to the Traditional Method; ageing on the lees for at least 24 months, followed by a further 2 months after disgorgement. |
| Aging | Maturation in contact with the lees in the bottle for at least 24 months, followed by a further 2 months after disgorgement. |
| Total acidity | 6.5 gr/L |
| PH | 3.16 |
| Residual sugar | 8.0 gr/L |
| Year production | 4100000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |