Berlucchi ’61 Franciacorta DOCG Nature Blanc de Blancs Coffret 2013 cl 75

Berlucchi ’61 Franciacorta DOCG Nature Blanc de Blancs Coffret 2013 cl 75

Franciacorta Millesimato

GRAPE: Single Parcel Chardonnay (100%) sourced exclusively from the central portion of the Arzelle estate vineyard, with high planting density (10,000 vines/hectare).

TIME OF HARVEST: Second decade of August 2012.

YIELD: 8,500 kg of grapes per hectare, with a 28 percent must yield equivalent to 3,170 bottles per hectare.

VINIFICATION: Soft, progressive pressing of the grapes with fractionation of the musts; alcoholic fermentation in steel vats and aging of the best plots in oak barrels, where they mature for 6 months in contact with the yeasts.

MATURATION: Preparation of the cuvée in the spring following the harvest, exclusively with 100% wines of the vintage. Second fermentation in the bottle and subsequent aging on the lees for at least 5 years, followed by another 6 months after disgorgement.

DOSAGE: Zero dosage.

FORMATS: 750 ml bottle.

ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS:

• VISUAL APPEARANCE: Abundant, creamy mousse with good persistence of a faint corona; fine, sinuous perlage.
• COLOR: Intense straw yellow with slight hints of old gold.
• BOUQUET: Broad and deep, characterized by notes of ripe plums, linden blossoms and tertiary notes of caramelized hazelnuts.
• TASTE: Elegance and balance in an interplay of smoothness and calibrated acidity. The finish is satisfying with slight tactile sensation supported by the very fine perlage.

ACCOSTATIONS: Recommended throughout a meal; pleasantly accompanies important appetizers, fish main courses, white meats and medium-aged cheeses.

SERVING TEMPERATURE: 10-12 °C.