Berlucchi Franciacorta 61 Extra Brut (750ml)
-
Wine Type
Sparkling
-
Size
750ml
-
Vintage
NV
-
Country
Italy
-
Region
Lombardy
-
Grape
ChardonnayPinot Noir
-
Farming Method
ConventionalMost products with this label come from producers who do their best to avoid any intervention at all but it’s possible that some of the aforementioned preventative measures and additions are deemed necessary. Learn More
-
ABV
12.5%
-
Food Pairing
AppetizersChipsCharcuterie
Tasting Notes
Aromas of peach, litchi, pear, lime flower and shortbread. Mouthfilling and textural with a pleasing sensation from the fine bubbles. Ripe juicy fruit mingles with citrusy acidity and is balanced by creamy autolytic notes from lees ageing making for a harmonious experience on the palate. This is a delicious and balanced sparkling wine that can be enjoyed on its own, but one sip will have you craving Italian antipasti, cured meats or a bowl of salty chips!
Method
A total of 19 villages are entitled to produce Franciacorta. The area follows the contours a glacial moraine; a natural amphitheater with gentle slopes and well draining mineral rich soils of sand, silt, gravel and limestone. The climate is continental and experiences some lake influence from Lake Iseo and is protected from the cold air descending from the Alps by the surrounding mountain ranges. The harvest is carried out by hand.
This wine is a blend of Chardonnay (85%) and Pinot Noir (15%). The clusters are gently pressed and alcoholic fermentation happens in stainless steel vats. The cuvée is assembled the Spring following the harvest. 20% of reserve wines (wine from previous vintages) is included in the blend to maintain a consistent high quality house style. The second fermentation happens in bottle and the wine matures on the lees for a minimum of 24 months in bottle before disgorging with an additional 2 months aging after disgorgement. 5g/l dosage.
![A product image for Berlucchi Franciacorta 61 Extra Brut](https://bishopscellar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Berlucchi61300x600.jpg)
Reviews