BERLUCCHI ʻ61 EXTRA BRUT

GRAPES: Chardonnay (85%) e Pinot Noir (15%), from the best vineyards in the 19 municipal areas of Franciacorta.

HARVEST PERIOD: from middle ten days of August to the first ten days of September

YIELD: 9,000 kg of grapes per hectare with 55% must yield, equivalent to 6,600 bottles per hectare.

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, with the contribution of 20% of reserve wines expertly divided between Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Second fermentation in the bottles and maturation sur lie for a minimum of 24 months followed by an additional 2 months after disgorgement.

STYLE: Extra Brut.

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.