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Franciacorta DOCG '61 Nature Vintage 2014 (750 ml. gift box) - Berlucchi
Franciacorta Millesimato Nature 2014 by Berlucchi is a wine made from chardonnay and pinot noir grapes harvested in the third decade of August from the vineyards located in the municipalities of Corte Franca and Provaglio d'Iseo: Arzelle, Rovere and San Carlo for chardonnay and Ragnoli for pinot noir. The cuvée was prepared in the spring following the harvest, using only the wines of the vintage. After the second fermentation in the bottle there is a refinement on the lees for at least 5 years, followed by another 6 months after disgorgement. The result is a wine with intense flavors and aromas. A wine of great elegance and complexity, a certainty.
THE WINE
Franciacorta Millesimato Nature 2014 by Berlucchi is a wine made from chardonnay and pinot noir grapes harvested in the third decade of August from the vineyards located in the municipalities of Corte Franca and Provaglio d'Iseo: Arzelle, Rovere and San Carlo for chardonnay and Ragnoli for pinot noir. The cuvée was prepared in the spring following the harvest, using only the wines of the vintage. After the second fermentation in the bottle there is a refinement on the lees for at least 5 years, followed by another 6 months after disgorgement. The result is a wine with intense flavors and aromas. A wine of great elegance and complexity, a certainty.
BERLUCCHI '61 NATURE
The '61 Nature line was created in 2016 and today boasts three vintage Franciacortas - '61 Nature, '61 Nature Rosé and '61 Nature Blanc de Blancs - united by long aging and the absence of dosage: a stylistic choice that emphasizes the maximum the peculiarities of our territory.
Produced from a selection of grapes from the best vineyards owned by Guido Berlucchi, the Franciacortas of the '61 Nature line patiently age in the bottle for at least 5 years.
This long aging in contact with yeasts allows their taste to be enriched with precious nuances, finally emphasized by the absence of dosage syrup, in the rigorous Nature style.
The Berlucchi '61 Franciacorta Nature are available in its Nature, Rosé and Blanc de Blancs versions.
THE COMPANY
In 1955, young and irrepressible oenologist Franco Ziliani directed that query to Guido Berlucchi, a country gentleman who was looking for a consultant who could improve his Pinot del Castello, and what he found instead was a partner for an adventure in fine taste that would profoundly transform the destiny of Franciacorta.
Ziliani was fascinated by the elegant figure of Berlucchi, by his handsome mansion, Palazzo Lana Berlucchi, and by its ancient underground cellars. His youthful dream was to produce a classic-method wine in his native area, Franciacorta, and he boldly proposed to Berlucchi the idea of making a sparkling wine in a winegrowing area long dedicated to still table wines.
Berlucchi accepted, and the two pioneers joined forces with Berlucchi’s friend Giorgio Lanciani. The challenge was taken up, and, after some less-than-satisfactory vintages, 1961 finally saw the corking of three thousand bottles of Pinot di Franciacorta. When the corks were drawn the following year, the wine met all their expectations. Franciacorta was born!
In 1962, Ziliani created Italy’s first classic-method rosé, Max Rosé, inspired by Massimiliano Imbert, a Milan-based antiquarian friend of Berlucchi’s who prized the French sparkling rosés and desired an Italian rosé that would satisfy his refined taste. Max Rosé’s name, appearance, and taste completely won him over.
Data sheet
- Product Category
- Sparkling
- Production Method
- Champenois
- Designation
- Franciacorta DOCG
- Grape / Raw material
- chardonnay
- Dosage
- Brut Nature - Pas Dosé
- Variety
- chardonnay 80%, pinot nero 20%
- Vintage - Cuvée
- Millésime, 2014
- Size
- 750 ml.
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- IT - Lombardy
- Alcohol Content
- 12.5% vol.
- Service Temperature
- 8° - 10° C.
- Suggested Glass
- Flùte transparent
- Packaging
- Gift Box Set, Hand-Wrapped
- Food Matches
- Aged Cheese, Mixed cold cuts, White Meat, Fish plates, All Meal
- Tasting
- Appearance: abundant and creamy foam; thin and sinuous perlage.Color: intense straw yellow, golden.Bouquet: complex, mineral, citrus hues, white peach and bread crust.Flavor: clear and well-balanced acidity, taste balance.
Specific References
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Product Category - Sparkling Production Method - Champenois Designation - Franciacorta DOCG Grape / Raw material - chardonnay Dosage - Brut Nature - Pas Dosé Variety - chardonnay 80%, pinot nero 20% Vintage - Cuvée - Millésime, 2015 Size - 750 ml. Country - Italy Region - IT - Lombardy Alcohol Content - 12.5% vol. Service Temperature - 8° - 10° C. Suggested Glass - Flùte transparent Awards - Gambero Rosso 3 Glasses, Vini Buoni d'Italia Scores - James Suckling 93/100 Packaging - Gift Box Set, Hand-Wrapped Food Matches - Aged Cheese, Mixed cold cuts, White Meat, Fish plates, All Meal Tasting - Appearance: abundant and creamy foam; thin and sinuous perlage.Color: intense straw yellow, golden.Bouquet: complex, mineral, citrus hues, white peach and bread crust.Flavor: clear and well-balanced acidity, taste balance.
Franciacorta Millesimato Nature 2014 by Berlucchi is a wine made from chardonnay and pinot noir grapes harvested in the third decade of August from the vineyards located in the municipalities of Corte Franca and Provaglio d'Iseo: Arzelle, Rovere and San Carlo for chardonnay and Ragnoli for pinot noir. The cuvée was prepared in the spring following the harvest, using only the wines of the vintage. After the second fermentation in the bottle there is a refinement on the lees for at least 5 years, followed by another 6 months after disgorgement. The result is a wine with intense flavors and aromas. A wine of great elegance and complexity, a certainty.
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Product Category - Sparkling Production Method - Champenois Designation - Franciacorta DOCG Grape / Raw material - pinot noir Dosage - Extra Brut Aging Class - Reserve Vintage - Cuvée - Millésime, 2011 Size - 750 ml. Country - Italy Region - IT - Lombardy Alcohol Content - 12% vol. Service Temperature - 10° - 12° C. Suggested Glass - Flùte transparent Awards - Vini Buoni d'Italia Scores - James Suckling 93/100 Special Features - Historical Vintages Packaging - Wood Box Food Matches - Aged Cheese, Rice & Risotto, White Meat, Fish plates, All Meal Tasting - Perlage: persistent and fine.Color: straw-yellow with a copper-colored veining.Bouquet: intense, complex and fine, with hints of exotic and ripe fruit.Taste: body but sinuous, fresh and clean, sapid and very persistent.
'Palazzo Lana Extreme' by Berlucchi is a Franciacorta Extra Brut Riserva. It is a vintage blanc de noir produced in the best vintages starting from Pinot Noir grapes in purity. The base wine is aged in oak barriques for 6 months in contact with the yeasts. The wine remains at least 7 years in contact with the yeasts. Precious, of great elegance and long prospects.
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Product Category - Sparkling Production Method - Champenois Designation - Franciacorta DOCG Blend - Rosé Grape / Raw material - pinot noir Dosage - Brut Nature - Pas Dosé, Rosé Vintage - Cuvée - Millésime, 2014 Size - 750 ml. Country - Italy Region - IT - Lombardy Alcohol Content - 12.5% vol. Service Temperature - 8° - 10° C. Suggested Glass - Flùte transparent Packaging - Gift Box Set, Hand-Wrapped Food Matches - Appetizers, White Meat, Fish plates, Aged Cheese Tasting - Color: coral. Perlage: fine and persistent. Bouquet: it is expressed with hints of cranberries, citrus notes and mineral tones. Taste: fresh, good flavor and pleasant balance.
Franciacorta Millesimato Nature Rosé 2014 by Berlucchi represents the purest expression of Pinot Noir grown in Franciacorta. 100% Pinot Nero from vineyards with an average age of 20 years, perfectly ripe to give Millesimato grapes. The Pas Dosé describes its truest and most authentic soul. Millesimato characterized by longevity and importance.
Regular price €65.63 -20% Price €52.50 -
Product Category - Sparkling Production Method - Champenois Designation - Franciacorta DOCG Grape / Raw material - chardonnay Dosage - Brut Nature - Pas Dosé Vintage - Cuvée - Millésime, 2015 Size - 750 ml. Country - Italy Region - IT - Lombardy Alcohol Content - 12.5% vol. Service Temperature - 8° - 10° C. Suggested Glass - Flùte transparent Scores - Wine Enthusiast 93/100, James Suckling 92/100 Packaging - Gift Box Set, Hand-Wrapped Food Matches - Pasta or Rice with Fish, All Meal, Fish plates, Appetizers Tasting - Color: straw yellow with golden reflections. Pperlage: fine and persistent. Bouquet: hints of ripe plum, notes of linden flowers and hints of caramelized hazelnuts. Taste: good structure, nice acidity and pleasant flavor.
Franciacorta Millesimato Nature Blanc de Blancs 2014 by Berlucchi comes from the most suitable and sunny parcel of Chardonnay, the purity of the Franciacorta territory in the total absence of dosage. It is produced from 100% chardonnay grapes and ages for at least 5 years on the lees. Characterized by an abundant and creamy foam, it reveals itself to be broad, elegant and deep. Vivid, dynamic sparkling wine with excellent taste tension.
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Product Category - Sparkling Production Method - Champenois Designation - Franciacorta DOCG Grape / Raw material - chardonnay Dosage - Brut Nature - Pas Dosé Vintage - Cuvée - Millésime, 2014 Size - 750 ml. Country - Italy Region - IT - Lombardy Alcohol Content - 12.5% vol. Service Temperature - 8° - 10° C. Suggested Glass - Flùte transparent Awards - Bibenda 5 Bunches Packaging - Gift Box Set, Hand-Wrapped Food Matches - Pasta or Rice with Fish, All Meal, Fish plates, Appetizers Tasting - Color: straw yellow with golden reflections. Pperlage: fine and persistent. Bouquet: hints of ripe plum, notes of linden flowers and hints of caramelized hazelnuts. Taste: good structure, nice acidity and pleasant flavor.
Franciacorta Millesimato Nature Blanc de Blancs 2014 by Berlucchi comes from the most suitable and sunny parcel of Chardonnay, the purity of the Franciacorta territory in the total absence of dosage. It is produced from 100% chardonnay grapes and ages for at least 5 years on the lees. Characterized by an abundant and creamy foam, it reveals itself to be broad, elegant and deep. Vivid, dynamic sparkling wine with excellent taste tension.
Regular price €60.63 -20% Price €48.50 -
Product Category - Sparkling Production Method - Champenois Designation - Franciacorta DOCG Blend - Rosé Grape / Raw material - pinot noir Dosage - Brut Nature - Pas Dosé, Rosé Vintage - Cuvée - Millésime, 2015 Size - 750 ml. Country - Italy Region - IT - Lombardy Alcohol Content - 12.5% vol. Service Temperature - 8° - 10° C. Suggested Glass - Flùte transparent Scores - James Suckling 92/100 Packaging - Gift Box Set, Hand-Wrapped Food Matches - Appetizers, White Meat, Fish plates, Aged Cheese Tasting - Color: coral. Perlage: fine and persistent. Bouquet: it is expressed with hints of cranberries, citrus notes and mineral tones. Taste: fresh, good flavor and pleasant balance.
Franciacorta Millesimato Nature Rosé 2014 by Berlucchi represents the purest expression of Pinot Noir grown in Franciacorta. 100% Pinot Nero from vineyards with an average age of 20 years, perfectly ripe to give Millesimato grapes. The Pas Dosé describes its truest and most authentic soul. Millesimato characterized by longevity and importance.
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