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Franciacorta '61 Rose', Guido Berlucchi Wine Republic

Franciacorta '61 Rose', Guido Berlucchi

Franciacorta, Lombardy, Italy

A soft, gently sparkling rosé with elegant notes of wild, ripe berries, complemented by subtle toasty nuances. Tangy and crisp, with a long, refreshing finish. Made from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

The grapes come from the best vineyards of the Franciacorta DOCG, in Lombardy, where the topography follows an amphitheatre shape formed by ancient glacial activity. The Morainic soils were formed during the last Ice Age; gravelly, stony soils are well-drained and rich in minerals. The vineyards are greatly influenced by the cold winds coming from the Alps; however, the continental climate is mitigated by the effects of Lake d’Iseo.

Whats in the bottle
Pinot Noir 70%, Chardonnay 30%

Notable Awards
90 Pts, Decanter World Wine Awards

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The Berlucchi family winery was founded in 1955 by Guido Berlucchi, Franco Ziliani and Giorgio Lanciani. Together, they transformed Franciacorta into one of Italy’s most prestigious regions for the production of sparkling wine. Franciacorta’s renaissance began with Guido Berlucchi’s creation of the very first Classic Method wine in 1961. With a pioneering spirit, Berlucchi introduced and promoted expertise that had not existed in Franciacorta until that point, inspiring many other passionate, forward-thinking producers to follow suit. Together, they transformed this region into the crown jewel of Italian winemaking. From their estate in Borgonato, Guido Berlucchi follows a philosophy of high-quality viticulture that is environmentally sustainable. In 1962 they introduced ‘Max Rosé’, Italy’s very first Classic Method Rosé. After nearly 60 successful years at the helm of the company, Franco Ziliani passed his expertise onto the next generation, his children Cristina, Arturo and Paolo. In 2022, Guido Berlucchi was awarded the prestigious ‘Winery of the Year’ by Gambero Rosso.

The grapes were gently and gradually pressed, with fractioning of the must. Alcoholic fermentation took place with selected yeasts in stainless steel vats. Skin contact maceration of the grapes lasted for a few hours, to impart the delicate pale pink hue and express the Pinot Nero aromatics. The wine did not go through malolactic conversion, retaining a crisp style. The blend uses 10% of reserve wines, which were aged in a combination of French oak barriques and tonneaux. The secondary fermentation to obtain the sparkling wine, took place in bottle; the wine was refined on the lees for 24 months, and a further two months following disgorgement.

Country
Italy

Region
Lombardy

Types
Champagne & Sparkling Wine, Rose Wine

Vintage
NV

Producer
Guido Berlucchi

Size
750ml

Sub-Region
Franciacorta

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