Berlucchi ’61 Nature 2013 Magnum Franciacorta DOCG

Grapes:

• Chardonnay (70%)
• Pinot Noir (30%)

Harvest Time: Third decade of August 2014.

Vinification:

• Soft, progressive pressing of the clusters 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 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 and Magnum 1.5 l.

Organoleptic Characteristics:

• Visual Appearance: Abundant, creamy mousse with good persistence of a faint crown; 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: Characterized by structure and power supported by vivid acidity; final savoriness lends dynamism and flavor tension.

Pairings: Ideal with structured pasta dishes, fresh stuffed pasta, stewed fish dishes, meat dishes and 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