Berlucchi is to Franciacorta as Moet Hennessy is to Champagne; the company that founded the appellation, whose wines are perfect examples of the traditional style of the area.
Berlucchi '61 Nature blanc de blancs is produced with 100% Chardonnay grapes coming exclusively from the Arzelle vineyard.
After a soft squeezing and alcoholic fermentation in steel vats, the best plots are aged in oak barrels in contact with the yeasts for 6 months. The second fermentation takes place in the bottle, the subsequent refinement lasts 5 years on the yeasts and is not dosed.
Berlucchi Nature Blanc de Blancs reveals an abundant and creamy froth in the glass, a subtle perlage and an intense straw yellow color with golden hues. The nose reaches deep, revealing notes of lime blossom, yellow fruits and notes of pastry.
Tense and vertical, the freshness of the chardonnay combined with the absence of residual sugars provides a very pleasant sip, with a tantalizing flavor that invites you to refill the glass.
A Millesimato recommended throughout the meal is Berlucchi 61 Nature BdB; it can enhance refined and complex aperitifs, seafood dishes, risottos, fish main courses, white meats and medium-aged cheeses.
