Berlucchi Guido

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

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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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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

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

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

Delicate peach-pink. Beguiling aroma of cranberry, citrus with a mineral component. On the palate, a fine bread and yeast note mixed with the power, acidity and tannin of the Pinot Nero, rich foam and a fine, consistent perlage. Finishes with an aristocratic hint of bitterness and graceful creaminess. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright brilliant orange-red with fine perlage. In the nose delicate aromas of strawberry and raspberry, blood orange as well as orange blossom and light spice in the reverberation. On the palate strong perlage, very nice acidity and elegant final." Falstaff

"This complex and vinous wine by the historic Berlucchi estate opens with strawberries and cream, dried roses and rhubarb brioche. The palate shows a darker cherry note with a creamy texture that is lifted by the energy of the wine." Wine Enthusiast

Palazzo Lana Extrême Riserva is a masterpiece from a great vintage. The single-varietal Pinot Nero sets the scene with a complex bouquet of fresh yeast, pear and lemongrass. On the palate, a bright fruit, firm, with lively acidity and wonderfully constant perlage. SUPERIORE.DE

"Pretty aromas of jasmine, honey, apple pie, orange zest and apricot pastry. It's medium-bodied with sharp acidity and creamy bubbles. Nice complexity and focus, with a mouthwatering, flavorful finish. Dry." James Suckling

"Hints of pastry and anise are backed by firm acidity in this harmonious Franciacorta, with the finely detailed mousse carrying flavors of grainy pear, blanched almond and spring blossom. Lovely, with a racy, saline-laced finish." Wine Spectator

"Inviting, with a nose of bruised apple, roasted nut, white blossom and baking spice, then a palate of vanilla, sweet spice, apple and ripe pear." Decanter

Palazzo Lana Extrême Riserva is a masterpiece from a great vintage. The pure Pinot Nero sets the scene with a complex bouquet of fresh yeast, pear and lemongrass. On the palate, a bright fruit, firm, with lively acidity and wonderfully constant perlage. SUPERIORE.DE

"Complex notes of grapefruit, fresh figs, lemons, green apples, walnuts, chalk and salted nuts. It’s vibrant and racy, with a medium body and broad, creamy bubbles. Excellent flavor intensity and persistency, with a dry and nutty finish." James Suckling

"Noble straw yellow with a drop of copper and with persistent perlage. In the nose of cold smoke, elegant noble wood, milk chocolate, candied fruits and noble porcini mushrooms, sea salt, very complex and inviting. Balanced and very elegant on the palate, with lots of juice and fruit melting, at the same time pure and bone dry, with tightly meshed perlage, reverberates for a long time." Falstaff

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Palazzo Lana Extrême Riserva is a masterpiece from a great vintage. The pure Pinot Nero sets the scene with a complex bouquet of fresh yeast, pear and lemongrass. On the palate, a bright fruit, firm, with lively acidity and wonderfully constant perlage. SUPERIORE.DE

"Complex notes of grapefruit, fresh figs, lemons, green apples, walnuts, chalk and salted nuts. It’s vibrant and racy, with a medium body and broad, creamy bubbles. Excellent flavor intensity and persistency, with a dry and nutty finish." James Suckling

"Noble straw yellow with a drop of copper and with persistent perlage. In the nose of cold smoke, elegant noble wood, milk chocolate, candied fruits and noble porcini mushrooms, sea salt, very complex and inviting. Balanced and very elegant on the palate, with lots of juice and fruit melting, at the same time pure and bone dry, with tightly meshed perlage, reverberates for a long time." Falstaff