Berlucchi 61 Nature Dosaggio Zero Franciacorta Docg 2016 75 cl Guido Berlucchi

BERL FRA61NAT

A cuvée of 70% Chardonnay and 30% Pinot Noir from the finest estate vineyards that matures a minimum of 5 years sur lie. It is an uncompromising yet elegant Millesimato made in the Nature style, without a syrup dosage. With an image suggesting circles, the symbol of perfection, this cuvée will appeal to those who savour refinement in all its forms.

GRAPES: Chardonnay (70%) and Pinot Nero (30%), from estate vineyards in Arzelle, Rovere, San Carlo and Ragnoli; all planted to high density (10,000 plants/hectare).

HARVEST PERIOD: middle ten days in August 2016 - YIELD: 9,500 kg of grapes per hectare, with a must yield of 30%, equivalent to 3,800 bottles per hectare.

VINIFICATION: gentle, gradual pressing of clusters and fractioning of must; alcoholic fermentation in steel tanks with maturation of the best lots in oak barrique, left to age for 6 months sur lie.

MATURATION: assemblage of the cuvée in the spring following harvest, using only the wines of that vintage. Bottle fermentation and maturation sur lie for a minimum of 5 years, followed by another 6 months after disgorgement.

STYLE: pas dosé

SENSORY CHARACTERISTICS

APPEARANCE: plentiful creamy mousse with a fine, lingering cordon; subtle, delicate perlage.

COLOUR: vibrant straw-yellow with light coppery nuances.

BOUQUET: layered, expressive nose profile, showcasing a crisp mineral note fusing with delicate hints of citrus, yellow-fleshed fruit and white bread.

PALATE: the wine displays lively, zesty acidity sustained by an enfolding body and excellent persistence that weave a dynamic and taut mouth.

PAIRINGS: a vintage to be enjoyed with all courses of the meal, a pleasing companion for flavoursome appetizers and mains of fish, white meat, and medium-mature cheese.

SERVING TEMPERATURE: 8-10 °C.

ANALYTICAL DATA: ABV 12.5%; residual sugar Total acidity 7.80 g/l; pH 3.10.

FIRST VINTAGE PRODUCED: 2009

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