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Berlucchi '61 Nature Rosé 2018

Product Info

Very complex, rich nose, showing fragrant wild berry fruit, lifted by hints of pomegranate and tart red currant, all enlivened by spicy notes of pink pepper and black tea leaves. The elegantly-structured palate is animated by a vibrant acidity, while the graceful suite of tannins of the macerated Pinot Noir masterfully support an impressively full body.

Region:

Lombardy

Appellation:

Francicorta

Varietal:

100% Pinot Nero

ABV:

12.5%

Ratings:

94 Wine Enthusiast (Hidden Gem), 93 Vinous

$110.00
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Hand-harvested during the second to third week of August.

For the Pinot Noir given a white-wine fermentation, the clusters receive a gradual, gentle pressing, yielding multi-quality fractions of must. The Pinot Noir fermented as a rosé receives a cold pre-maceration for about 24 hours and then a gentle pressing. The musts ferment in stainless steel, then mature 6 months sur lie. A small amount of Pinot Noir is vinified as a red wine, macerating some 7 days after fermentation.

The cuvée is assembled, in the spring following the harvest, with base wines 100% of the same growing year. The wine re-ferments and matures sur lie in the bottle for a minimum of 5 years, followed by a further 6 months after disgorging.

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.