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Franciacorta DOCG 'Nature '61' 2017 (750 ml deluxe gift box) Berlucchi
The Franciacorta DOCG '61 Nature 2017 Berlucchi is made from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir harvested in late August from the vineyards of Corte Franca and Provaglio d’Iseo, with selected parcels such as Arzelle, Rovere and San Carlo for Chardonnay and Ragnoli for Pinot Noir. The cuvée is assembled the following spring using only wines from that year. This is followed by a second fermentation in the bottle and aging for at least 5 years on the lees plus an additional 6 months after disgorgement. The result is an Franciacorta that is intense, elegant, and complex, characterized by citrus and mineral notes, great freshness, and long persistence. Ideal with raw seafood, shellfish, carpaccio, and soft cheeses, it represents a certainty of style and quality.
- Product Category
- Sparkling wine
- Production Method
- Classic or Champenois
- Denomination
- Franciacorta DOCG
- Grape variety / Raw material
- Chardonnay
- Dosage
- Zero Dosage - Brut Nature (0-3 g/l)
- Variety / Assembly
- Chardonnay 80%, pinot noir 20%
- Vintage or Cuvée
- Vintage, 2017
- Format
- 750 ml.
- Nation
- Italy
- Region
- Lombardy
- Alcohol Content
- 12.5% ABV (Alcohol by Volume)
- Service Temperature
- 8° - 10° C.
- Recommended Glass
- Transparent flute
- Packaging
- Gift Box
- Gastronomic Pairings
- Aged Cheeses, Mixed cold cuts, White Meats, Fish Dishes, All Meal
- Allergens
- Contains sulfites (sulfites refer to sulfur dioxide that is added to wine to preserve it, thanks to its disinfectant, antioxidant, and stabilizing action)
- Overall Rating
- 92/100
BRL-61-NATURE-2017
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Berlucchi
In 1955, the young winemaker Franco Ziliani approached Guido Berlucchi, a cultured gentleman and owner of a historic estate in Erbusco. Berlucchi was looking for an expert to perfect his Pinot del Castello, but found a visionary partner. Ziliani, fascinated by Palazzo Lana and the ancient cellar, dared to propose something revolutionary: to produce a traditional method sparkling wine in a land associated with still wines.
Guido agreed, and with their friend Giorgio Lanciani by their side, the three pioneers embarked on the challenge. After some experiments, in 1961 the first 3,000 bottles of Pinot di Franciacorta were born, uncorked the following year with success. It was the dawn of a new wine, destined to set a standard.
In 1962, Ziliani signed another first: the Max Rosé, the first classic method Italian rosé, created specifically for Massimiliano Imbert, a refined connoisseur of French rosé bubbles.
From that moment, growth was steady. Berlucchi contributed decisively to defining the Franciacorta style and the affirmation of the denomination itself, which in 1995 obtained the DOCG, the highest Italian quality certification. The winery became a model of reference, bringing the name Franciacorta to the world as a synonym for elegance, innovation, and connection to the territory.
Today, Berlucchi continues to innovate while staying true to its heritage, guided by the Ziliani family with the same passion as in the beginning. Every bottle born at Palazzo Lana tells a story of vision, courage, and authenticity: the story of those who first believed that something extraordinary could also be created in Franciacorta.
Address:
Via Duranti, 4 - 25040 Borgonato di Corte Franca (BS), Italy
Color: Bright straw yellow with golden highlights, fine and persistent perlage.
Nose: Elegant aromas of ripe citrus, white-fleshed fruit, hazelnut and bread crust with mineral hints.
Taste: Dry and precise, with vibrant freshness and balanced structure, savory and long finish.
- Doctor Wine: 94/100
- Falstaff: 93/100
- Robert Parker: 92/100
- Decanter: 92/100
- Veronelli: 92/100
- Vinous: 91/100
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THE WINE
The Franciacorta DOCG '61 Nature 2017 Berlucchi is made from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir harvested in late August in the vineyards of Corte Franca and Provaglio d’Iseo, with selected parcels such as Arzelle, Rovere, and San Carlo for the Chardonnay and Ragnoli for the Pinot Noir. The cuvée is assembled the following spring using only wines from the vintage. This is followed by a second fermentation in the bottle and aging for at least 5 years on the lees plus an additional 6 months after disgorgement. The result is an intense, elegant, and complex Franciacorta, characterized by citrus and mineral notes, great freshness, and long persistence. Ideal with raw seafood, crustaceans, carpaccios, and soft cheeses, it represents a guarantee of style and quality.
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 maximizes the unique qualities of our territory.
Made 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 the lees enriches their taste with precious nuances, further emphasized by the absence of dosage syrup, in the strict Nature style.
The Berlucchi '61 Franciacorta Nature is available in its Nature, Rosé, and Blanc de blancs versions.
THE COMPANY
In 1955, the young and dynamic winemaker Franco Ziliani approached Guido Berlucchi, a country gentleman. Berlucchi was looking for a consultant to improve his Pinot del Castello but instead found a partner for a taste adventure that would change the fate of Franciacorta.
Ziliani was fascinated by the elegant figure of Berlucchi, his elegant residence – Palazzo Lana Berlucchi – and the ancient underground cellar.
His youthful dream was to produce a classic method wine in his native land, Franciacorta, and he dared to propose to Berlucchi the idea of a "sparkling" wine in a region accustomed to still nectars.
Berlucchi accepted, and the two pioneers were joined by their friend Giorgio Lanciani. The challenge began, and after some less fortunate vintages, in 1961, three thousand bottles of Pinot di Franciacorta were sealed.
Uncorked the following year, they proved to be excellent. Franciacorta was born!
In 1962, Ziliani created the first Italian classic method rosé, Max Rosé, tailor-made for Massimiliano Imbert, a Milanese antique dealer friend of Guido Berlucchi. Imbert, a lover of the rosé effervescence from across the Alps, desired a rosé created to suit his refined taste: Max Rosé won him over with its name, color, and flavor.