Franciacorta

Subtly fine scent of bread crust and white peach, with hints of almond. Long and extremely enjoyable the fresh, clear taste - an affordable classic! SUPERIORE.DE

"Ripe peach and pear, caramel and floral aromas. Decent depth of flavour with a pleasant mousse and persistence." Decanter

"Peach and passion fruit flavors leap from the glass of this harmonious sparkler. Meshes lively acidity with a lacy mousse and accents of pastry cream, candied pink grapefruit zest and spring blossom." Wine Spectator

"This is one of the most accessible and well-priced expressions of high-end (Classic Method) Italian sparkling wines you can find on the market today. The NV Franciacorta '61 Brut (disgorged in 2017) is fresh and zesty with a long and festive set of easy-drinking qualities. You get citrus, stone fruit and sweet almond all backed by persistent perlage. The wine represents a blend of 90% Chardonnay and 10% Pinot Nero aged on the lees for two years." Robert Parker

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 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

Berlucchis 61 Satèn is a soft, creamy Franciacorta. In the glass of intense straw yellow colour with fine, even perlage and delicate foam. Smells of bread dough, apple pie and lemon peel, on the palate very aromatic and well structured. SUPERIORE.DE

"Clementine to ripe Granny Smith aromas. A dry palate with stone fruit flavours, great acidity and a long mineral finish." Decanter

"A flavorful sparkling wine with apple and pear character. Full body, soft texture and a delicious finish." James Suckling

"Pale yellow. Delicate nectarine, apple and vanilla on the nose. Broad, silky and dry, showing very good volume to the soft stone fruit flavors. Picks up a floral note with air and closes long, with very good cut and clarity. Lovely sparkler." Ian d’Agata (vinous.com)

"Enticing scents of white spring blossom, orchard fruit and a whiff of pastry take center stage on this elegant sparkler. Made entirely with Chardonnay, the graceful palate doles out white peach, yellow apple, lemon and a hint of brioche alongside bright acidity and a silky perlage." Wine Enthusiast

"The NV Franciacorta '61 Brut Satèn (disgorged in 2018) shows citrusy characteristics that are central to the wine's identity and appeal. Those zesty notes are followed by softer contours that recall peach and honeydew melon. This sparkling Satèn expression (made with 100% Chardonnay) offers a level of smooth softness and silkiness that you only get here." 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

Four years this noble sparkling wine matures on the fine yeast. Straw yellow with golden reflections, the wonderful fruity notes of peach and apricot merge into elegant notes of honey and gingerbread. In the dry taste citrus notes are revealed, which are carried by a fine minerality. SUPERIORE.DE

Essence Rosé 2014 offers intense fruit, elegant complexity and balanced structure. In the bouquet small, red berries and spicy notes, the perlage persistent and fine, full-bodied on the palate, intense, harmonious and fresh in taste. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright, radiant orange with a brilliant core. In the nose after marzipan, roasted almonds, then blood oranges, some peach and salt in the aftertaste. On the palate it shows precise fruit with orange and mandarin peels, very definite and crunchy, opens on a massive perlage, salty and juicy drink, multi-layered and massive". Falstaff

"Who doesn't have a soft spot for rosé sparkling wine from Italy? I know I do. The 2014 Franciacorta Essence Brut Rosé Millesimato (with 20 months of lees' aging) is a polished and silky expression. The bouquet opens to fragrant tones of wild berry, cassis, sweet almond and garden herb. There is a touch of white licorice or crushed white pepper as well. The perlage is fine and persistent." Robert Parker

"Enticingly fragrant, this offers aromas of rose petal, citrus chamomile and a whiff of brioche. Savory and precise, the vibrant palate delivers strawberry, pomegranate, bread crust and mineral alongside racy acidity and silky perlage. The dry crisp finish closes on a hazelnut note." (Editors' Choice) Wine Enthusiast

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