Berlucchi
Berlucchi ’61 Nature Blanc de Blancs
Franciacorta
100% Chardonnay
12.5
Sustainable
Tasting Notes
Intense straw yellow with gold highlights, this wine displays aromas of ripe apricot and melon, with hints of black licorice and pan brioche, while an impressive structure supports crisp acidity and a tangy, taut finish that promises significant longevity.
Cultivation
Hand-harvested during the second and third weeks of August.
Vinification
The clusters are given a gradual, gentle pressing, yielding multi-quality fractions of must. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel, then the finest lots of wine mature for 6 months on the lees in oak barrels. The cuvée is assembled in the spring following the harvest, with 100% of the base wines from the same growing year. Second fermentation in the bottles.
Aging
Maturation on the lees for a minimum of 5 years, followed by an additional 6 months after disgorgement and filtration.
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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.