copy of Berlucchi ’61 Brut

Elegant and refreshing sparkling wine with a velvety structure, rich in aromas of apple and pear with a pleasant hint of citrus. Perfect as an aperitif, as well as a companion of fish, cheese and dishes based on noodles or rice. The wine is sold in a tube.

In 1961, when I was thirty, a dream I had as a student became a reality: to create a classic sparkling wine in the "new" production area "Franciacorta". Franco Ziliani said.

Ziliani soon found the perfect companion for his venture, which started the oenological revolution in Franciacorta. His name was Guido Berlucchi. He was a descendant of the noble family of Lana de 'Terzi. In 1955, they met in a stately mansion which belonged to Berlucchi. He was looking for an expert to stabilize his white wine, FRANCIACORT Pinot del Castello.

The geographic name of Franciacorta refers to the region, the wine, and also the production method. It covers 250 square kilometers and 19 municipalities, with 2,900 hectares of vineyards planted with 80% Chardonnay and the remaining 20% ​​Pinot Noir and Pinot Bianco.

The Berlucchi vineyards cover over 550 hectares, 85 of which are the owners' estates and the rest are owned by long-term, trusted winemakers. Operated on both the cordon and Guyot systems, the vineyards already met all official organic wine growing requirements during the 2014 harvest, while other vineyards did not achieve this status until 2016.

After adding liquer de triage, a mixture of yeast and sugar, the bottles are placed on racks in old cellars, where they undergo secondary fermentation and subsequent maturation, which lasts from a minimum of 18 months to over 6 years. After removing the sediment, the wine is further aged in the bottle and then ready for consumption.