Berlucchi ’61 Nature Rosè 2015 Franciacorta DOCG

Complex, essential.

It is the celebration of the first Franciacorta rosé Classic method, which was just a Berlucchi. 100% Pinot Noir, it is our vintage rosé with zero dosage. Excellent for the whole meal, it enhances aperitifs based on salami with a strong taste, first courses of land, tasty meats and cheeses, even seasoned.

GRAPES

Pinot Noir (100%), from the Ragnoli, Quindicipiò and Gaspa owned vineyards; all with high planting density (10,000 plants / hectare).

SURRENDER

7,500 kg of grapes per hectare, with an average must yield of 35% equivalent to 3,500 bottles per hectare.

VINIFICATION

Soft and progressive pressing of the grapes with fractionation of the musts for the Pinot Noir vinified in white, cold pre-maceration for about 24 hours and subsequent soft pressing for the Pinot Noir vinified in rosé. Alcoholic fermentation of the musts in steel vats and aging for 6 months in contact with the yeasts.
A small amount of Pinot Noir is vinified in red with fermentation maceration for about 7 days.

MATURATION

Preparation of the cuvée in the spring following the harvest, exclusively with 100% of the vintage wines. 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 and creamy foam, with good persistence of a tenuous crown; subtle and sinuous perlage.

ORGANOLEPTIC FEATURES: COLOR

Bright camellia pink with coral reflections.

ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS: PERFUME

Extremely complex and fragrant olfactory component, characterized by notes of fresh berries with touches of pomegranate and acidulous tips of currant and mandarin, embellished with spicy hints of pink pepper and black tea.

ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS: TASTE

on the palate the wine is characterized by great elegance and vibrant acidity, with a remarkable body supported by the graceful tannic texture of the macerated Pinot Noir.

COMBINATIONS

it is a Millesimato recommended for the whole meal; it can enhance aperitifs based on salami with a strong taste, first courses of land, tasty meats and cheeses, even seasoned ones.

SERVICE TEMPERATURE

10-12 ° C.