Franciacorta

Fine fruity Franciacorta from Chardonnay with aromas of ripe tropical fruits and some brioche. Fresh and finely sparkling on the palate, the ideal aperitif. SUPERIORE.DE

"Enticing scents of white spring flower, white stone fruit and a whiff of almond swirl around in the glass. Smooth and fresh, the bright palate doles out Bartlett pear, white peach and a citrusy note alongside an elegant mousse." Wine Enthusiast

A fine berry aroma and a hearty, vital taste with a lot of character distinguish the Franciacorta Rosé. SUPERIORE.DE

"Intense cherry pink with a brilliant pit. In the nose delicate and slightly toasted, with hints of hazelnuts and cherries, wild berries, delicate tea nuances. Very fruity palate, opens on ripe raspberry, draws a fine arch with crisp melt, dry, powerful finish." Falstaff

"Rich and fruity sparkling wine with lightly stewed strawberry and dried lemon undertones. Full body, fruity and lightly bubbled. Fruity finish." James Suckling

The NV Franciacorta '61 Brut Rosé represents a nicely balanced blend of 60% Pinot Nero and 40% Chardonnay aged in the bottle on the lees for 24 months. This is a delicate but festive wine that shows a steady succession of small berry, lilac and floral aromas. There's a refreshing kick of acidity on the close. Robert Parker

Fine perlage, noble scent of light fruits, aromatic herbs and vanilla, elegant on the palate. The high-quality Cuvée Imperiale is full-fruity, stimulating, soft and persistent in taste. (superiore.de)

Franciacorta Brut 2014 combines the elegance of Chardonnay with the aristocracy of Pinot Nero. Rich bouquet with memories of ripe yellow fruits. On the palate intensely aromatic, with very fine persistent perlage and creamy foam. This brood accompanies starters or the entire menu. Perfect! Perfect! SUPERIORE.DE

"You write Essence Brut and you read essence of Chardonnay. Only the best parcels, enriched with small additions of Pinot Noir vinified in white. Three years on yeasts in search of the right degree of complexity that exalts the elegance and pleasantness of the fruity and floral aromas characterising the "Antica Fratta style", without ever penalizing its pleasantness to drink. Very elegant as an aperitif, an eclectic wine to accompany meals and a highly refined break in a frenzied lifestyle." Wine Enthusiast

"A blend of 90% Chardonnay and 10% Pinot Noir, the 2014 Franciacorta Essence Brut (disgorged in February 2018) is a fine and delicate sparkling wine. The difficult 2014 vintage, which suffered from above average rain and cooler summer temperatures, is actually very well suited to this sparkling wine. That extra acidity and sharpness serves it well. Aromas include candied lemon peel, white peach and crushed mineral. The wine ages on its yeasts for 36 months. Its inside pressure is measured at five atmospheres, and this helps to drive the refreshing crispness and sharpness you get on the finish." Robert Parker

Franciacorta Satèn, in this edition made from the best Chardonnay grapes of several vintages, seduces with a complex bouquet of citrus aromas and fresh yeast pastry. A creamy and enveloping palate, structured and harmonious, very persistent with a nutty aftertaste. SUPERIORE.DE

Franciacorta Nature Dosaggio Zero, made from white vinified Pinot Nero and classic Chardonnay, was pressed from the assemblage of the best grapes and without the addition of a dosage. And this is how this pure, straightforward elegance is created. Intensely fragrant, full-bodied, balanced and persistent. Very fine and striking with just 1.90 g/l residual sugar. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dry and stylish sparkling wine with apple and bread-dough character. Medium to full body. Flavorful finish." James Suckling

White vinified Pinot Nero with complex aromas, body, persistence and elegance. Intense yellow with a delicate copper tone. Strong taste with fine, persistent perlage and foam. A very precise and racy Franciacorta with just 3.0 g residual sugar. SUPERIORE.DE

Alma Gran Cuvée - a Franciacorta in the typical Bellavista style, elegant and complex. Aromatic bouquet, on the palate great fruit and delicate melt, harmoniously long. SUPERIORE.DE

The excellent Cuvée Prestige is a perfect archetype of its DOC: elegant, fresh, full, with continuous perlage and beautiful body. SUPERIORE.DE

"Rich, bright straw yellow. Fragrant nose of pineapple and kiwi, slightly salty, lemon zest, inviting. On the palate very lively, spreads out with present perlage and superficial acidity, discreet fruit, in itself harmonious and clear, goal-directed final." Falstaff

This noble spumante made of 100% Chardonnay matures for five years on fine yeast. Bright straw yellow with golden reflections. Intense bouquet of ripe pineapple, white peach and dried fruit. Fine citrus spice on the palate, good acidity, minerality in the finish. A wonderfully dry, very long and intense top-quality sparkling wine, which not only cuts a fine figure with sushi and sashimi, but also with light meat dishes. SUPERIORE.DE

The "61" line stands for the birth year of the first Franciacorta, which was created in 1961 in the centuries-old Berlucchi wineries. The grapes come from four vineyards between Corte Franca and Provaglio d'Iseo.

Delicate peach-pink. Bewitching scent of cranberry, citrus with a mineral component. On the palate a fine note of bread and yeast mixed with power, acidity and tannin of Pinot Nero, rich foam and a fine, persistent perlage. In the finish an aristocratic bitter note and graceful creaminess. SUPERIORE.DE

"Intense bright ruby garnet with brilliant core. A delicate and inviting nose, of flintstone, cranberries and a hint of blood orange, lemon. On the palate very juicy and brisk, elegant acidity structure supports the crisp body, spreads beautifully, long and clear, in the finish delicate and with light pressure." Falstaff

"Made entirely with Pinot Nero, this elegant sparkler is both dazzling and savory. It opens with aromas of pomegranate, botanical herbs and bread crust that follow over to the dry, savory palate along with grapefruit and ginger notes. Bright acidity lends tension and freshness while a silky perlage imparts finesse." Wine Enthusiast

The quintessence of Franciacorta and the top product of the winery - full-bodied, elegant, extremely fine. The optimally developed bouquet of tropical fruits and dried fruit is varied, the terroir and the signature of the winery are unmistakable. On the palate strong and fresh, the taste is an explosion of nuanced aromas. Only 7,000 bottles are produced every year. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sparkling, rich straw yellow with fine perlage. Very open and accessible nose with accentuated ripe notes of baked apple, mint and walnuts. "Full on the palate, fine honey notes, salty. Falstaff