Berlucchi ’61 Nature 2014 Franciacorta DOCG

Berlucchi ’61 Nature 2014 Franciacorta DOCG

Main Features:

• Grapes Used: Chardonnay (70%) and Pinot Noir (30%) from the estate vineyards Arzelle, Rovere, San Carlo and Ragnoli, with high planting density (10,000 vines/hectare).
• Harvest Period: Third decade of August 2014.
• 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 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.

Organoleptic Characteristics:

• Visual Appearance: Abundant, creamy mousse with good persistence of a faint corona; fine, sinuous perlage.
• Color: Intense straw yellow with slight coppery hues.
• Nose: Complex and elegant, with a distinct note of yellow-fleshed fruits and candied citrus intertwined with aromas of brioche bread.
• Taste: On the palate, the wine is characterized by structure and power supported by vivid acidity; the final sapidity lends dynamism and flavor tension.

Recommended pairings:

• Structured first courses and fresh stuffed pasta.
• Fish stews.
• Meat dishes.
• Cheeses, including aged cheeses.

Serving Temperature: 10-12 °C.

Indicative Analytical Data at Disgorgement:

• Alcohol: 12.5% Vol.
• Sugars: Tracks
• Total Acidity: 7.00 g/l
• pH: 3.18.

First Year of Production: 2009

Berlucchi ’61 Nature 2014 represents an excellence of Franciacorta DOCG, offering aromatic complexity, structure and a finesse that is best expressed by the Dosaggio Zero production method. An ideal option for those seeking a refined and versatile wine.