“61” Franciacorta Millesimato Rosé DOCG 2018 brut nature

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

04082218 · 0,75 l · 76,00 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

The name says it all: '61 commemorates the birth year of the very first Franciacorta and the first rosé Metodo Classico in Italy, which also came from Berlucchi. This line embodies the legacy of the pioneers Guido Berlucchi and Franco Ziliani in its purist form: Millesimato, Dosaggio Zero, without any compromise. The 2018 rosé comes from 100% Pinot Nero from the company's own vineyards Ragnoli, Quindicipiò and Gaspa in Corte Franca – all with a high planting density of 10,000 vines per hectare. The strict selection results in only 6,000 kg of grapes per hectare with a must yield of only 33%, which corresponds to 2,640 bottles. To achieve the characteristic rosé colour, some of the grapes are cold macerated for around 24 hours, while the rest is vinified as Blanc de Noirs. After fermentation in stainless steel, the base wines mature for six months on the lees, partly in barriques. This is followed by a second fermentation in the bottle and maturation on the lees for at least 60 months – five years, during which the wine develops its remarkable depth.

Delicate peach blossom pink with coral reflections, creamy, persistent perlage. On the nose, raspberry and blackberry blend with notes of rosehip, pink pepper and a complex minerality. On the palate, the 2018 is elegantly structured, with citrus-fresh acidity, hints of matcha tea and a fine, silky tannin structure from the macerated Pinot. The long lees maturation gives creaminess and remarkable persistence. A millesimato for discerning connoisseurs – ideal with savoury salumi, primi di terra, strong meat dishes or mature cheese. SUPERIORE.DE

"Salmon pink; quite fruity, subtle yeast, inviting; medium-fine, round, fruity, also length, very pleasant." Merum

"Bright copper colour with orange tendencies. Toasted baguette crust, blood orange and some cinchona bark on the nose. Soft mousse on the palate, very deep, with a precise fruit centre, harmonious and persistent." Falstaff

"An inviting aroma of berries and dried roses; the acidity balances the structure perfectly, the vibrant finish combines fruity and floral nuances with balsamic components." Vinum

"Dusty dried flowers, nuances of ginger and white smoke form an inviting bouquet when the Franciacorta Rosé 2018 '61 Nature blossoms in the glass. It is elegant and seamless, with a bead of fine bubbles and white cherry fruit accompanied by juicy acidity. The 2018 finishes beautifully, long and floral, with a light citrus note that pinches the cheeks." Vinous