“61” Franciacorta Millesimato DOCG 2018 dosaggio zero

Guido Berlucchi | Lombardy
Guido Berlucchi & C. S.p.A. | Piazza Duranti 4 | IT 25040 Corte Franca

04080718 · 0,75 l · 57,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

Here comes Guido Berlucchi's fine vintage Franciacorta, which does not require any dosage (zero) and thus perfectly rounds off the top end of the 61 collection. 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. In its purity, the cuvée perfectly embodies the expression of the terroir and shows the fascination of Chardonnay. Despite its 0 grams of residual sugar, the palate is rich and full of soul. Very big! SUPERIORE.DE

"Brilliant golden yellow with persistent, fine perlage. Elegant bouquet with notes of rye bread, fully ripe yellow apple and a hint of nougat. Immediately builds tension on the palate, bone-dry, with a lively mousseux and crisp acidity, right through to the lingering finish." Falstaff

"The 2018 Franciacorta '61 Nature is savory in the glass as nuances of sage blend with notes of crushed stone and nectarines. It's soothingly round and supple, with a massaging bead of silken bubbles and notes of ripe apricot contrasted by a salty mineral core. Vibrant acidity maintains energy throughout as the 2018 finishes long, saline and complex." Vinous

"Compelling flavours of citrus and ripe apples with exuberant, fresh flowers on the edge. Skilfully proportioned, with a generous core of creamy, flavoursome texture, underpinned by a refined effervescence and crisp acidity. Long and impressive." Decanter