Berlucchi ’61 Franciacorta Extra Brut DOCG


Berlucchi ’61 Franciacorta Extra Brut DOCG

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

Grape Variety
85% Chardonnay, 15% Pinot Noir
Vintage
NV
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Categories: Sparkling, Italy
Tags: NV, Imported, Wine
Technical Data
Alcohol: 12.5%
Appearance
Straw-yellow with greenish highlights.
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.
Sweetness Acidity Tannin Body Alcohol

Flavor Profile Summary

Sweetness 3 / 5
Acidity 3 / 5
Tannin 3 / 5
Body 3 / 5
Alcohol 3 / 5
Vintage NV
Grape Variety Chardonnay, Pinot Nero
by Producer Berlucchi
by Style Dry
Wine Type Sparkling
Region Lombardy
Country of Origin Italy