Franciacorta

Subtly fine aroma of bread crust and white peach, with hints of almond and beautiful citrus notes. The fresh, clear taste is long and precise – Berlucchi's affordable classic is now on sale as extra brut with less dosage. SUPERIORE.DE

"Brilliant straw yellow with fine-grained perlage. In the nose of ripe stone fruit and apple, in the aftertaste slightly yeasty and of bread crust. Dry on the palate, with well-integrated perlage, fresh and juicy, long final." Falstaff

"The creamy mousse cushions firm acidity in this elegant sparkler, carrying notes of poached quince, guava, ground ginger and elderflower, plus a touch of briny oyster shell. Chardonnay and Pinot Nero." Wine Spectator

Classic Franciacorta made from Chardonnay with aromas of ripe, tropical fruits and a little brioche. Fresh, dry and finely bubbly on the palate, the ideal aperitif. SUPERIORE.DE

"A balanced, biscuity sparkling with aromas of dried apples, lemons, pastries and toasted almonds. Medium-bodied with vibrant acidity and sleek bubbles." James Suckling

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Cuvée Royale has a pale yellow colour, a creamy foam and a fine and long perlage. The nose reveals pleasant notes of white peach, well balanced by notes of bread crust and yeast. Yeast. On the palate, it is harmonious and fully expresses the liveliness of a good Franciacorta brut. SUPERIORE.DE

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

"Notes of grapefruit, apricot stones, pie crust and almonds. It’s delicately nutty, with a light to medium body and soft bubbles. Dry feel." James Suckling

"A Satén from Chardonnay of magical balance, sourced from the most vocated plots in the 19 communes and a 10% reserve wine aged in wood. Yellow plum and fresh thyme on the nose, with touches of cedar zest, crisp-tense, intense mouthfeel, with a citrusy-officer return." Luca Gardini

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Pale straw yellow, creamy foam with fine persistent perlage. Fragrant and quickly present on the nose with floral and fruity notes reminiscent of apple and white peach. On the palate, it is characterised by liveliness and freshness combined with good balance and unusual elegance. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright lemon yellow with fine-grained and persistent perlage. Intense nose of bread crust and yeast, reverberating with citrus fruit and ripe banana. Fresh and juicy on the palate, with crisp acidity and very fine-grained perlage, long final." Falstaff

Cherry-pink with a brilliant core. The bouquet is delicate and lightly toasted, of hazelnuts and cherries, wild berries, delicate tea nuances. Very fruity palate, opens on ripe raspberry, draws a fine bow with crisp melting, dry, punchy final. SUPERIORE.DE

"From a 70/30 Pinot Noir-Chardonnay blend aged in steel, an impeccable rosé, a very intense bouquet, notes of pomegranate, sage, hints of pink pepper and lime, a drink of freshness and tension, very persistent." Luca Gardini

Essence Rosé Millesimato Brut offers an exciting bouquet of almonds and white bread crust. On the palate, then, a precise fruit, elegant complexity and balanced structure. The perlage is persistent and fine, firm body, polished mousseux, harmonious, fresh and long in the final. SUPERIORE.DE

Franciacorta Satèn, made from the best Chardonnay grapes of the vintage, seduces with a complex bouquet of aromas of citrus fruits and fresh yeasty pastries. Enveloping and creamy on the palate, structured and harmonious, very persistent and with a nutty finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"From 100% Chardonnay, a proof of balance and saline tension in a memorable vintage. Olfaction that opens on notes of white peach, then lemongrass and hawthorn notes. Very salty to the drink, with a fruity-oily return and convincing persistence." Luca Gardini

Franciacorta brut nature from white vinified Pinot Nero and classic Chardonnay was pressed from the assemblage of the best grapes and without the addition of any dosage. And this is how this pure, straightforward, almost puristic elegance is created. Delicately scented with lemon and honey, full-bodied, with very fresh perlage and persistent. Very fine and distinctive with just 1.90 g/l residual sugar - one of our absolute favourites! SUPERIORE.DE

"Medium-light yellow; discreet yellow-fruity notes, appealing; smooth foam, round, delicate sweetness, complex, long." (JLF) Merum

"Bright straw yellow with delicate golden reflections and lively perlage. In the nose floral hints and squeezed orange, in the aftertaste delicate fumé and roasted hazelnut. Drinks very finely, harmoniously balanced on the palate, shows an elegant fruit core with dancing perlage, light-footed in the final." Falstaff

Alma Gran Cuvée brut - a Franciacorta in the classic Bellavista style, modern yet very elegant and complex. Aromatic bouquet, fine perlage, on the palate a wonderfully integrated fruit with delicate melting, in addition a well-dosed acidity, harmoniously long and deep. SUPERIORE.DE

Here comes the new archaic form of Franciacorta - hardly any residual sugar, no dosage, but purism in its purest form. Fresh and direct in the bouquet, yet finely polished and not overbearing. On the palate, highly elegant with fine perlage and a lot of agility. For all its liveliness, it is always sensual, almost distinguished and discreetly enigmatic and of the greatest harmony. A fresh and crisp sparkling wine from the best producers and currently one of the most characterful representatives of its kind. SUPERIORE.DE

"A small jewel of the house of Erbusco, created with a selection of base wines which are added 9 vintages of reserve wines, with a subsequent aging on the lees of 30 months. Chardonnay with a small participation of multifaceted Pinot Noir on the nose, elder and white peach on top, then white pepper, crisp mouth, savory, with a nice persistence." Luca Gardini

To fall in love with this delicate pink with bright, copper-coloured reflections, the even, persistent perlage, the fine fragrance, the elegance and freshness. A thoroughly sensual drinking pleasure. The pure Pinot Nero brut shines with an elegant aroma of strawberries, cranberries and raspberries, which also characterise the lingering taste. SUPERIORE.DE

Radiant rosé with golden reflections. Fine, refined perlage with a dynamic foam. Its generous aromas are characterised by fragrant nuances of white Mediterranean flowers harmonising with ripe citrus fruits. Then, fresh and intense notes of yellow fruits, nectarines and lychees reveal themselves with generous accents of red berries, pomegranate and pink elderflower. In between, delicate chords of white chocolate, cocoa, almonds and marzipan resound. The taste corresponds perfectly with the nose and is subtle, silky, seductive and persistent. The fine structure reveals a unique lightness. Long-lasting persistence. We are delighted by its crystalline freshness and linearity. SUPERIORE.DE

The 45th edition of the Ca' del Bosco classic is made up of 68% 2020 vintage wine, 29% 2019 reserve wine and 3% 2018 reserve wine. The always awarded Cuvée Prestige is a perfect archetype of its DOC: elegant, fresh, full, with continuous perlage, elegant creaminess and beautiful body. SUPERIORE.DE

100% white vinified Pinot Nero with complex aromas, beautiful body, persistence and impressive elegance. Intense yellow with a delicate copper hue. Powerful on the palate with fine, persistent perlage and foam. With just 3 g of residual sugar, a very precise and racy Franciacorta in a class of its own. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright straw yellow with persistent perlage. In the nose with delicate smoky notes, of blood oranges and red berries as well as candied pear, fine sea salt in the aftertaste. Seems very pure on the palate, almost austere, very straightforward and with great juice, bone dry, lingers very long." Falstaff

Brut Nature is Guido Berlucchi's vintage Franciacorta made from 100% Chardonnay, which does without any dosage at all and thus perfectly rounds off the 61 collection at the top. The "61" line stands for the birth year of the first Franciacorta, which was created in 1961 in the century-old Berlucchi vineyards. The grapes come from four vineyards between Corte Franca and Provaglio d'Iseo. In its purity, the cuvée perfectly embodies the expression of the terroir, showing the fascination of Chardonnay. On the palate, despite its 0 grams of residual sugar, it is rich and has a lot of soul. Quite big! SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright straw yellow with persistent tightly beaded perlage. Great and inviting nose, of fine milk chocolate and roasted hazelnut, also of blood orange and fine sea salt. On the palate with great tension and elegant course, shows bone dry with well integrated perlage, nice maturity in the final, with pressure." Falstaff

Fine Franciacorta Brut in light yellow gold and with a delicate mousse. Very complex and intense on the nose, characterised by fine ripe yeast notes, of brioche, finely spiced, juicy yellow fruit, some peach and citrus. Complex and powerful on the palate, juicy fruit, in addition to the fresh structure, a seductive minimal extract sweetness in the aftertaste and fine red berry nuances in the taut finish. SUPERIORE.DE

Smells finely yeasty and opulent of tropical fruits. Excellent personality, elegant, full-bodied and with a great balance between fruity softness and structure. Oenologist Mattia Vezzola and Bellavista also set standards with their Satèn in terms of complexity and depth. SUPERIORE.DE

Pinot Nero and Chardonnay give this exceptional Franciacorta a delicate salmon red with an orange touch. On the nose, strawberry fruit, a hint of blackcurrant and fine floral nuances. Freshly structured on the palate, with a lively mousseux and delicate red berry aromas underpinned with citrus. A light-footed being with elegance, character and grace until the finish. SUPERIORE.DE

Bellavista's Pas Operé enchants with an elegant peach aroma and fine nuances of tangerine. Elegant and balanced on the palate with lively acidity and good minerality. An extraordinary Franciacorta of all-embracing complexity. SUPERIORE.DE