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Franciacorta DOCG Blanc de Blancs 'Nature '61' 2018 (750 ml deluxe gift box) Berlucchi
The Franciacorta Blanc de blancs Nature ’61 2018 by Berlucchi is made from Chardonnay grapes from the Arzelle vineyard, harvested at the end of August and vinified exclusively with wines from that vintage. The cuvée is composed the following spring, followed by bottle fermentation and aging for at least 5 years on the lees, plus 6 months after disgorgement. It presents as straw yellow with antique gold reflections, with intense aromas of ripe yellow fruit, candied apricot, brioche, and light notes of licorice. On the palate, it is vibrant, fresh, and structured, with pronounced acidity and a savory finish that gives it longevity and tension. A deep and elegant vintage sparkling wine, ideal throughout the meal with raw seafood, shellfish, sushi, white meats, and complex dishes, perfect for those seeking purity and refinement.
- Production Method
- Classic or Champenois
- Product Category
- Sparkling wine
- Denomination
- Franciacorta DOCG
- Grape variety / Raw material
- Chardonnay
- Dosage
- Zero Dosage - Brut Nature (0-3 g/l)
- Vintage or Cuvée
- Vintage, 2018
- 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
- Seafood starters, All Meal, Fish Dishes, Appetizers
- 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-BLANC-DE-BLANCS-2018
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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, green apple, white flowers with subtle hints of bread crust and almond.
Taste: Dry and precise, marked freshness, balanced structure and a mineral, lingering finish.
- Veronelli 3/3
- Vini Buoni d'Italia 1/3
- Vini Plus 4/4
- DoctorWine 93/100
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THE WINE
The Franciacorta Blanc de blancs Nature '61 2018 by Berlucchi is made from Chardonnay grapes from the Arzelle vineyard, harvested at the end of August and vinified with only wines from that vintage. The cuvée is composed in the following spring, followed by secondary fermentation in the bottle and aging for at least 5 years on the lees, plus 6 months after disgorgement. It presents a straw yellow color with ancient gold reflections, with intense aromas of ripe yellow fruit, candied apricot, brioche, and light notes of licorice. On the palate, it is vibrant, fresh, and structured, with marked acidity and a savory finish that grants longevity and tension. A deep and elegant vintage sparkling wine, ideal throughout a meal with raw seafood, shellfish, sushi, white meats, and complex dishes, perfect for those seeking purity and refinement.
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 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 the lees allows their taste to be enriched with precious nuances, finally emphasized by the absence of dosage syrup, in the strict Nature style.
The Berlucchi '61 Franciacorta Nature wines are available in their Nature, Rosé, and Blanc de blancs versions.
THE COMPANY
In 1955, the young and dynamic oenologist Franco Ziliani approached Guido Berlucchi, a country gentleman. Berlucchi was looking for a consultant capable of improving his Pinot del Castello, but he found instead a partner for a tasting adventure that would change the fate of Franciacorta.
Ziliani was fascinated by the elegant figure of Berlucchi, his elegant abode – Palazzo Lana Berlucchi – and the ancient underground cellar.
His youthful dream was to produce a classic method wine in his native territory, 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 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 connoisseur of rosé effervescences from beyond the Alps, wanted a rosé created to suit his refined taste: Max Rosé won him over with its name, color, and flavor.