Berlucchi ’61 Rosè Franciacorta DOCG

Berlucchi ’61 Rosé Franciacorta DOCG is an elegant and refined sparkling wine, an authentic expression of Franciacorta’s winemaking tradition. Created with a blend of Pinot Noir (60%) and Chardonnay (40%), this rosé is ideal for celebrating special moments or accompanying delicious gastronomic experiences.

Product Features.

Grapes and Harvest

• Composition: 60% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay.
• Provenance: From the best vineyards in 19 communes of Franciacorta.
• Harvest times: From the second decade of August to the first decade of September.

Yield and Vinification

• Yield: 9,000 kg of grapes per hectare, with a must yield of 55 percent (6,600 bottles per hectare).
• Winemaking method:
  • Soft, progressive pressing with fractionation of musts.
  • Alcoholic fermentation in steel vats.
  • Rose maceration: Pinot Noir is left briefly in contact with the skins to achieve the characteristic color and aromas.

Maturation

• Refinement:
  • Second fermentation in the bottle and aging on the lees for at least 24 months.
  • Additional 2 months after disgorgement to achieve optimal balance.
• Dosage: Brut (8.0 g/l sugar).

Sensory Experience

Visual Appearance

• Mousse: Soft and persistent with a faint crown.
• Perlage: Thin and continuous.

Color

• Description: Deep pink, with slight variations between vintages due to the different degree of phenolic maturity of Pinot Noir.

Perfume

• Aromatic Notes:
  • Elegant hints of berries and ripe fruit.
  • Delicate aromas of yeast and bread crust.
  • Pleasant vinosity, due to the short maceration on the skins.

Taste

• Taste:
  • Fine, elegant and lively.
  • Well balanced between acidity and smoothness due to medium dosage.
  • Full-bodied, with a fresh and persistent finish.

Gastronomic pairings

Berlucchi ’61 Rosé Franciacorta DOCG is versatile and suitable for different occasions:

• Aperitif: Perfect for starting a meal in style.
• Cold Cuts and First Courses: Ideal with fine cured meats and flavorful pasta dishes.
• Cheeses: Accompanies even aged ones.
• Crustaceans: Enhances its texture with shrimp, lobster and langoustine dishes.

Technical Data

• Alcohol: 12.5% Vol.
• Residual sugars: 8.0 g/l.
• Total acidity: 7.5 g/l.
• pH: 3.10.

First Vintage: 2009.

Serving Temperature

Serve at 6-8 °C to best appreciate the freshness and complexity of this sparkling wine.

Why Choose it.

Berlucchi ’61 Rosé Franciacorta DOCG represents the perfect balance between tradition and innovation. Its refined taste, combined with its versatility, makes it an excellent choice for any occasion.

Order now and discover the essence of Franciacorta!