Berlucchi
Berlucchi ’61 Nature
Franciacorta
70% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Nero
12.5
Sustainable
Tasting Notes
Intense straw yellow with antique gold highlights, this wine offers a fine and elegant nose of floral and citrus notes with a touch of candied fruit, and a palate of great balance and structure, featuring bright acidity and a lingering, savory finish.
Cultivation
Hand-harvested during the second and third weeks of August.
Vinification
Gentle 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 for 6 months on the lees. The assemblage of the cuvée occurs the following spring with 100% wines from the 2016 vintage, followed by an in-bottle second fermentation.
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 1961 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.