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Berlucchi NV '61 Extra Brut

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Crisp, rich and elegant, with apple, pear, and citrus notes. Displays exceptional freshness and zesty acidity with a velvet texture and fine balance, concluding with appealing notes of citrus.

Region:

Lombardy

Appellation:

Franciacorta DOCG

Varietal:

85% Chardonnay, 15% Pinot Nero

ABV:

12.5%

Ratings:

92 Antonio Galloni, 91 Decanter, 91 Wine Spectator, 90 Wine Advocate

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Hand-harvested from mid-August to mid-September.

Gentle, gradual pressing of clusters with fractioning of the must; alcoholic fermentation in steel vats. Assemblage of the cuvée in the spring following harvest, with the contribution of 20% of reserve wines expertly divided between Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Second fermentation in the bottles.

Maturation on the lees for a minimum of 24 months, followed by an additional 2 months after disgorgement and filtration.

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.