Berlucchi 61 Extra Brut Franciacorta Docg Magnum 150 cl Berlucchi

BERL FRA61MG

SENSORY CHARACTERISTICS

APPEARANCE: soft mousse with long-lasting cordon around the glass; fine, lingering bead.

COLOUR: straw-yellow with greenish highlights.

BOUQUET: crisp, rich and elegant, fairly lengthy, with apple and pear fruit and a pleasing citrus hint in the finish.

PALATE: displays exceptional freshness and zesty acidity with a velvet texture and fine balance, concluding with appealing notes of citrus.

PAIRINGS: perfect as an aperitif and throughout the meal, pairing beautifully with typical recipes of the Franciacorta area, such as casoncelli (ravioli) and fresh-water fish (perch and char). It brings out the best qualities of dishes based on rice, pasta, white meats, fresh and medium-aged cheeses.

SERVING TEMPERATURE: 6-8 °C.

VINIFICATION: gentle, gradual pressing of clusters with fractioning of the must; alcoholic fermentation in steel vats.

MATURATION: assemblage of the cuvée in the spring following harvest. Second fermentation in the bottles and maturation sur lie for a minimum of 24 months followed by an additional 2 months after disgorgement.

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