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Berlucchi Franciacorta '61 Extra Brut (NV)
Straw-yellow with greenish highlights. Crisp, rich and elegant, fairly lengthy, with apple and pear fruit and a pleasing citrus hint in the finish. Displays exceptional ... (read more)
- Brand
- Berlucchi
- Varietal
- Chardonnay,Pinot Noir
- Location
- Lombardia
- Vintage
- NV
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Tags
- Green
Berlucchi is one of the most influential producers in Franciacorta, the premier sparkling‑wine region of Lombardy. The estate’s modern story began in 1961, when winemaker Franco Ziliani partnered with landowner Guido Berlucchi to craft Italy’s first traditional‑method sparkling wine inspired by Champagne. Their success effectively launched the Franciacorta category, transforming the region from still‑wine production into Italy’s benchmark for elegant, bottle‑fermented sparkling wines.
Extra Brut '61 is a tribute to the birth of Franciacorta in 1961—the year Berlucchi produced the first of this classic method sparkling wine.
Straw-yellow with greenish highlights. Crisp, rich and elegant, fairly lengthy, with apple and pear fruit and a pleasing citrus hint in the finish. Displays exceptional freshness and zesty acidity with a velvet texture and fine balance, concluding with appealing notes of citrus.
Blend: 85% Chardonnay, 15% Pinot Nero