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Berlucchi '61 Nature 2018

Product Info

Fine and elegant, characterized by an opening on floral notes followed by mild citrus scents, and hints of candied fruit. Great balance; great structure, calibrated acidity, and lingering savoriness at the end come together dynamically and give great personality.

Region:

Lombardy

Appellation:

Francicorta

Varietal:

70% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Nero

ABV:

12.5%

Ratings:

94 Wine Enthusiast (Editor's Choice), 93 Vinous

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Hand-harvested during the second and third weeks of August.

Gentle, gradual pressing of the clusters, with quality-fractioning of the musts, then fermentation in stainless steel, and maturation of the best vineyard parcels in oak barrels, where they mature 6 months sur lie.

Assemblage of the cuvée in the spring following harvest with 100% wines from 2018 vintage, followed by in-bottle fermentation, then a minimum of 5 years’ maturation sur lie, with further 6 months’ bottle aging after disgorgement.

Berlucchi, founded in 1955 by Count Guido Berlucchi and winemaker Franco Ziliani, pioneered Franciacorta as Italy’s first traditional-method, bottle-fermented sparkling wine, establishing a legacy of innovation that continues today. Each glass reflects uncompromising quality, crafted under some of the world’s strictest standards for yields and aging, while estate vineyards are certified organic and sustainability is promoted across all partners. Led now by the children of Ziliani, Berlucchi combines luxury and precision with environmental stewardship, producing sparkling wines that celebrate both the region’s heritage and a forward-looking commitment to excellence.