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The classic style that recalls the birth date of Franciacorta.
Franciacorta Extra Brut ‘61 (con astuccio)
Franciacorta DOCG
Reference: 103516
The classic style that recalls the birth date of Franciacorta.
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Franciacorta Extra Brut ‘61 (con astuccio)
Franciacorta Brut '61 recalls the birth date of Franciacorta, in fact in 1961 for the first time a traditional method sparkling wine was produced in the Berlucchi house with the word "Franciacorta" on the label, which until then was only the name of a territory; while today Franciacorta is the most glamorous sparkling wine DOCG in Italy.
The grapes come from different municipalities of Franciacorta. The base wines are obtained from fermentation in steel. The second fermentation takes place in the bottle with the traditional method and the sparkling wine ages on the lees for over two years.
Features
Colour: straw yellow with fine, persistent perlage.
perfume: notes of white-fleshed fruit such as peach and pear, grapefruit, hints of biscuit.
Taste: delicate, fresh, balanced, refreshing finish.
Abbinamenti
To be served chilled in tulip-shaped glasses or flutes. Excellent aperitif paired with Young Parmesan cheese or Mortadella cubes.
Recommended with: charcuterie, hams and cold meat, raw meat, pizza, shellifish, crab and lobster, fish, fresh cheese, white meats.
Events
aperif time, cerimonial occasions, gift, with friends, parties.
| Alcol | 12,5% |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Packaging | Astuccio |
| Tipology | Sparkling wines |
| Style | structured traditional sparkling |
| Particular character | Traditional and classic |
| Year | Non-vintage |
| Vines | Chardonnay 85%, Pinot nero 15% |
| Territory | Franciacorta |
| Viticulture | Organic |
| Refinement | steel vat, barrique |
| Service temperature | 43°F |
Wine Spectator 90/100
James Suckling 92/100
Wine Enthusiast 92/100