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Franciacorta DOCG Blanc de Blancs 'Nature '61' 2018 (750 ml gift box) Berlucchi
The Franciacorta Blanc de Blancs Nature '61 by Berlucchi is a wine made exclusively from Chardonnay grapes harvested in the third decade of August from the Arzelle vineyard. The cuvée is prepared in the spring following the harvest, exclusively using 100% wines from the vintage. Second fermentation in the bottle and subsequent aging on the lees for at least 5 years, followed by an additional 6 months after disgorgement. It is a broad and deep sparkling wine, with pronounced acidity. Intense straw yellow with hints of ancient gold, it presents a bouquet characterized by notes of ripe yellow fruit, candied apricot, and a finish with slight hints of licorice and brioche. On the palate, it is marked by pronounced acidity supported by excellent structure. The savory finish gives longevity and tension to the sip. A vintage recommended for the whole meal and for refined and complex palates.
- Product Category
- Sparkling wine
- Production Method
- Classical or Champenois
- Denomination
- Franciacorta DOCG
- Grape variety / Raw material
- Chardonnay
- Dosage
- Dosage Zero - Brut Nature (0-3 g/lt)
- Vintage or Cuvée
- Vintage, 2018
- Format
- 750 ml.
- Nation
- Italy
- Region
- Lombardy
- Alcohol Content
- 12.5% vol.
- Operating Temperature
- 8° - 10° C.
- Recommended Glass
- Transparent flute
- Packaging
- Gift Box
- Gastronomic Pairings
- Sea Starters, To 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)
BRL-61-NATURE-BLANC-DE-BLANCS-2018
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Berlucchi
In 1955, the young oenologist Franco Ziliani approached Guido Berlucchi, a cultured gentleman and owner of a historic estate in Erbusco. Berlucchi was looking for an expert to refine his Pinot del Castello, but found a visionary partner. Ziliani, fascinated by Palazzo Lana and the centuries-old cellar, dared to propose something revolutionary: to produce a classic method sparkling wine in a land tied to still wines.
Guido agreed, and with his friend Giorgio Lanciani by their side, the three pioneers began the challenge. After some experiments, in 1961 the first 3,000 bottles of Pinot di Franciacorta were born, successfully uncorked the following year. It was the dawn of a new wine, destined to set a precedent.
In 1962, Ziliani signed another absolute first: the Max Rosé, the first Italian classic method rosé, created specifically for Massimiliano Imbert, a refined connoisseur of French rosé bubbles.
From that moment, growth was constant. Berlucchi played a decisive role in defining the Franciacorta style and affirming the denomination itself, which in 1995 obtained the DOCG, the highest certification of Italian quality. The winery became a reference model, bringing the name Franciacorta to the world as a synonym for elegance, innovation, and connection to the territory.
Today, Berlucchi continues to innovate while remaining true to its heritage, led by the Ziliani family with the same passion as in the beginning. Every bottle that is 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: intense straw yellow with hints of antique gold
Perlage: fine and sinuous, abundant and creamy foam, with good persistence of a delicate crown
Bouquet: broad and deep, characterized by notes of ripe yellow fruit, candied apricot, and a finish with slight hints of licorice and brioche
Taste: pronounced acidity supported by an excellent structure. The savory finish gives longevity and tension to the sip.
- Veronelli 3/3
- Good Wines of Italy 1/3
- Vini Plus 4/4
- DoctorWine 93/100
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THE WINE
The Franciacorta Blanc de Blancs Nature '61 by Berlucchi is a wine made from only Chardonnay grapes harvested in the third decade of August from the Arzelle vineyard. The cuvée is prepared in the spring following the harvest, exclusively with 100% wines from the vintage. Second fermentation in the bottle and subsequent aging on the lees for at least 5 years, followed by another 6 months after disgorgement. This sparkling wine is broad and deep, with pronounced acidity. It has an intense straw yellow color with hints of antique gold, and presents a bouquet characterized by notes of ripe yellow fruit, candied apricot, and a finish with slight notes of licorice and pan brioche. On the palate, it is marked by pronounced acidity supported by excellent structure. The savory finish gives longevity and tension to the sip. A vintage recommended for the entire meal and for refined and complex occasions.
BERLUCCHI '61 NATURE
The '61 Nature line was created in 2016 and now boasts three vintage Franciacorta wines - '61 Nature, '61 Nature Rosé, and '61 Nature Blanc de Blancs - united by long aging and the absence of dosage: a stylistic choice that maximally highlights the characteristics of our territory.
Produced from a selection of grapes from the best estate vineyards of Guido Berlucchi, the Franciacorta from the '61 Nature line patiently ages in the bottle for at least 5 years.
This long aging on the lees allows their taste to enrich with precious nuances, ultimately 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 variations.
THE COMPANY
In 1955, the young and dynamic winemaker Franco Ziliani turned to Guido Berlucchi, a gentleman farmer. Berlucchi was looking for a consultant capable of improving his Pinot from the Castle and instead found a partner for a tasting adventure that would change the fate of Franciacorta.
Ziliani was fascinated by the elegant figure of Berlucchi, by his elegant residence – Palazzo Lana Berlucchi – and by the ancient underground cellar.
His youthful dream was to produce a classic method wine in his homeland, Franciacorta,
and he dared to propose to Berlucchi the idea of a "sparkling" wine in a territory accustomed to still nectars.
Berlucchi accepted, and the two pioneers were joined by their friend Giorgio Lanciani. The challenge began, and after a few less fortunate vintages, in 1961 three thousand bottles of Franciacorta Pinot were sealed.
Opened the following year, they turned out to be excellent. The Franciacorta was born!
In 1962, Ziliani created the first Italian classic method rosé, Max Rosé, made to measure for Massimiliano Imbert, a Milanese antiquarian and friend of Guido Berlucchi. Imbert, a connoisseur of rosé effervescences from across the Alps, wanted a rosé created to suit his refined taste: Max Rosé won him over with its name, color, and flavor.
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