Berlucchi ’61 Rosè Franciacorta is an elegant interpretation of the prestigious Franciacorta DOCG appellation. Made primarily from Pinot Noir (60%) and Chardonnay (40%) grapes from vineyards in the 19 communes of Franciacorta, this rosé sparkling wine offers a refined and vibrant sensory experience.
Features:
- Grapes: Pinot Noir (60 percent) and Chardonnay (40 percent).
- Harvest Time: From the second decade of August to the first of September.
- Yield: 9,000 kg of grapes per hectare, with a must yield of 55 percent, equivalent to 6,600 bottles per hectare.
- Vinification: Soft, progressive pressing of the grapes with fractionation of the musts; alcoholic fermentation in steel vats. Pinot Noir undergoes a short maceration on the skins for a few hours, giving the wine distinctive color and aromas.
- Aging: Second fermentation in the bottle followed by aging on the lees for at least 24 months, followed by an additional 2 months after disgorgement.
- Dosage: Brut.
Organoleptic Characteristics:
- Visual Appearance: Soft and persistent mousse, fine and continuous perlage.
- Color: Deep pink, with slight variations depending on the degree of phenolic maturity of the Pinot Noir.
- Nose: Elegant notes of berries and ripe fruit, complemented with delicate aromas of yeast and bread crust. Pleasant vinosity due to the short maceration of Pinot Noir on the skins.
- Taste: Fine, elegant, lively, and full-bodied, with a medium-high dosage of sugars balancing the marked acidity.
- Pairings: Excellent as an aperitif, goes well with cured meats, savory pasta dishes, cheeses, even aged cheeses, and shellfish.
- Serving Temperature: 6-8°C.
Indicative Analytical Data at Disgorgement:
- Alcohol: 12.5% Vol.
- Sugars: 8.0 g/l
- Total Acidity: 7.5 g/l
- pH: 3.10.
First Year of Production: 2009
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