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“Cuvée Imperiale” Franciacorta DOCG brut
Very fine perlage, noble fragrance of light fruits, aromatic herbs and vanilla, elegant on the palate. The high-quality Cuvée Imperiale is full-fruity, stimulating, soft and persistent on the palate. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Varieties: 90% Chardonnay, 10% Pinot Nero
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 18 months on the yeast
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 12,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 8‑10 °C
- Storage potential: 2027+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 22,00 g/l
- Total acidity: 7,20 g/l
- Residual sugar: 8,00 g/l
- Sulfite: 85 mg/l
- pH value: 3,10
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contains sulphites
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“Cuvée Imperiale” Franciacorta DOCG dosaggio zero
Straw yellow with delicate golden reflections, fine and very rich, persistent perlage in the glass. Well-proportioned bouquet of yellow fruit, yeast and pastry flavours. Intense and decisive on the palate, very clear and precisely focussed with perfect, energetic acidity and compelling purity and clarity. This is a razor-sharp spumante with a lot of personality and great finesse with zero grams of dosage/residual sugar. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Varieties: 85% Chardonnay, 15% Pinot Nero
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 24 months on the yeast
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 12,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 8‑10 °C
- Storage potential: 2027+
- Closure: natural cork
- Food recommendations
light finger food, fish dishes, risotto, white meat - Total extract: 22,00 g/l
- Total acidity: 6,50 g/l
- Residual sugar: 0,00 g/l
- Sulfite: 79 mg/l
- pH value: 3,18
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“61” Franciacorta DOCG satèn brut
Berlucchi's 61 Satèn is a soft, creamy Franciacorta. In the glass, it has an intense straw-yellow colour with a fine, even perlage and delicate foam. Smells of bread dough, apple pie and lemon zest, very aromatic and well-structured on the palate. SUPERIORE.DE
"Medium, bright straw yellow with persistent perlage. A fragrant nose of apricot and white peach, lemon balm and jasmine blossom. Good acidity structure and fruity core on the palate, with a slight almond flavour on the finish." Falstaff
"The softly effervescent and creamy mousse caresses the palate, carrying flavors of Asian pear, baked melon, marzipan, honeycomb and fleur de sel. Light notes of spices and smoke linger on the finish." Wine Spectator
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 24 months on the yeast
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 12,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 8‑10 °C
- Storage potential: 2027+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 22,00 g/l
- Total acidity: 6,50 g/l
- Residual sugar: 7,00 g/l
- pH value: 3,16
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Cuvée Imperiale Max Rosé" Franciacorta DOCG extra dry
Light to medium pale pink colour. Complex, fragrant and lively bouquet with pronounced notes of berries and ripe fruit, with clear hints of Pinot Nero as it progresses, very elegant, round and with a fine melt. Long-lasting mousse and remarkable depth. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Varieties: 60% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Nero
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 24 months on the yeast
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 12,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 8‑10 °C
- Storage potential: 2027+
- Closure: natural cork
- Food recommendations
fresh fruit salads, but also with savoury sausage and shellfish - Total extract: 23,50 g/l
- Total acidity: 7,50 g/l
- Residual sugar: 15,00 g/l
- Sulfite: 83 mg/l
- pH value: 3,10
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“61” Franciacorta Rosé DOCG brut
Cherry pink in colour with a brilliant core. The bouquet is delicate and lightly toasted, of hazelnuts and cherries, forest fruits, delicate tea nuances. Very fruity on the palate, opens on ripe raspberry, draws a fine bow with crisp melting, dry, powerful final. SUPERIORE.DE
"Light salmon pink with a fine perlage. Raspberries and strawberries on the nose, accompanied by orange blossom and a fine bread crust flavour. Very fresh on the palate with a fine melt, dancing fruit, a delicate finish and a fruity-sweet final." Falstaff
"A sleek and refreshing sparkling rosé in the aperitif style, offering a delicate frame of crisp acidity and lacy texture layered with notes of wild strawberry, pink grapefruit granita, ground ginger and spring blossoms." Wine Spectator
"Quite a raw profile with grapefruit flavours, peppery and floral. The taut palate has zesty acidity, a lean body, redcurrant and strawberry flavours and a polished finish." James Suckling
read more- Grape Varieties: 70% Pinot Nero, 30% Chardonnay
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 24 months on the yeast
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 12,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 8‑10 °C
- Storage potential: 2026
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 22,00 g/l
- Total acidity: 7,50 g/l
- Residual sugar: 6,50 g/l
- pH value: 3,10
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“61” Franciacorta Millesimato DOCG 2016 brut nature
Brut Nature is Guido Berlucchi's 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 year of birth 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, it is rich and full-bodied on the palate. Very big! SUPERIORE.DE
"Bright, brilliant straw yellow with a fine perlage. Light yeasty notes on the nose, brioche and baked apple, with candied lemon and roasted almonds in the background. Powerful perlage on the palate, beautiful acidity and a long, bone-dry final." Falstaff
"This brut nature opens with green herbs and white peach on the nose, flinty and clean. Exceptional fruit concentration is refreshed by fine perlage and smoky acidity. The finish shows integrated developing tertiary notes, demonstrating complexity and promise for further ageing." Decanter
"Sliced pears, lemons, green apples and biscuits on the nose. It’s crisp, clean and medium-bodied, with fine bubbles and restrained fruit. Dry and focused, with a sharp and mouthwatering finish." James Suckling
"A blend of 70% Chardonnay and 30% Pinot Nero, the Guido Berlucchi 2016 Franciacorta '61 Nature Dosaggio Zero sees the finest lots of fruit in oak barrel for six months followed by a minimum five years in bottle. The bouquet emits a mix of dried lemon and baked apple with softly toasted notes to flesh out the mouthfeel." Wine Advocate
"This exciting wine is full of energy and vibrancy. The blend of 70% Chardonnay and 30% Pinot Noir has compelling aromas of tart apples, candied citrus zest, fresh pastry dough and wild herbs. The palate is dry and leads off with lemon zest, green pear, thyme and marjoram, finishing with roasted almonds and minerality." Wine Enthusiast
read more- Grape Varieties: 70% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Nero
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 60 months on the yeast
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 12,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 8‑10 °C
- Storage potential: 2028+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 22,65 g/l
- Total acidity: 7,25 g/l
- Residual sugar: 0,00 g/l
- Sulfite: 69 mg/l
- pH value: 2,45
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“61” Franciacorta Millesimato DOCG 2017 brut nature
Brut Nature is Guido Berlucchi's 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 year of birth 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
"Bright, pale golden yellow with persistent, fine bubbles. Inviting bouquet with notes of fully ripe Golden Delicious, baguette, hazelnut and candied fruit. Harmonious on the palate with a svelteperlage and elegant acidity structure through to the lingering, mineral final." Falstaff
"A classic with a beguiling citrus and pear nose; the acidity balances the structure well, the vibrant finish combines fruity and floral nuances with minerality." Vinum
"A rich blend of dried flowers, crushed almonds, brioche and baked pears wafts up from the 2017 '61 Nature. This is seductively creamy and enveloping upon entry, with a stimulating blend of zesty acidity and crispy mineral tones that pave the way for hints of ripe orchard fruit and ginger. It finishes long and potent, leaving nuances of brown spice and an air of caramelized sugar while maintaining fantastic freshness. The 2017 is intense and quite substantial on the palate. While I can’t imagine drinking it with abandon, each glass is a delicacy in itself." Vinous
read more- Grape Varieties: 70% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Nero
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: > 60 months on the lees
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 12,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 8‑10 °C
- Storage potential: 2029+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 22,65 g/l
- Total acidity: 7,25 g/l
- Residual sugar: 0,00 g/l
- Sulfite: 69 mg/l
- pH value: 2,45
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“61” Franciacorta Millesimato Rosé DOCG 2016 brut nature
The "61" line stands for the year of birth 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 colour. Beguiling aroma of cranberry, citrus with a mineral component. On the palate, a fine note of bread and yeast mixed with the strength, acidity and tannin of Pinot Nero, rich foam and a fine, persistent perlage. An aristocratic bittersweet note and graceful creaminess on the finish. SUPERIORE.DE
"Bright, brilliant orange-red colour with a fine perlage. Delicate aromas of strawberry and raspberry on the nose, blood orange, orange blossom and light spice on the finish. Strong perlage on the palate, very nice acidity and an elegant final." Falstaff
"The 2016 Rosé Nature Franciacorta Berlucchi '61 is rich and complex, with a wild bouquet of crushed plums, cinnamon-spiked apples, nectarine and rose. This envelopes the palate in silken textures, communicating remarkable elegance and refinement, as wild strawberry combines with salty minerals and hints of almond toward the close. The 2016 finishes long yet incredibly fresh, with red inner florals and a sensation of liquid stone that lingers on. Well done." Vinous
"This complex and vinous wine from the historic Berlucchi estate opens with strawberries and cream, dried roses and rhubarb brioche. The palate reveals a darker cherry flavour with a creamy texture carried by the wine's energy." Wine Enthusiast
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Nero
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 60 months on the yeast
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 12,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 8‑10 °C
- Storage potential: 2028+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 22,55 g/l
- Total acidity: 7,70 g/l
- Residual sugar: 0,00 g/l
- Sulfite: 68 mg/l
- pH value: 3,08
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contains sulphites
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“Palazzo Lana Extrême” Franciacorta Riserva DOCG 2011 extra brut
Palazzo Lana Extrême Riserva is a masterpiece from a great vintage. The pure Pinot Nero is characterised by a complex bouquet of fresh yeast, pear and lemongrass. Bright fruit on the palate, firm, with lively acidity and wonderfully consistent perlage. SUPERIORE.DE
"Noble straw yellow with a drop of copper and a persistent perlage. A nose of cold smoke, elegant precious wood, milk chocolate, candied fruit and fine porcini mushrooms, sea salt, very complex and inviting. Balanced and very elegant on the palate, with plenty of juice and fruit flavours, simultaneously pure and bone-dry, with a tightly meshed perlage and a long finish." Falstaff
"Complex notes of grapefruit, fresh figs, lemons, green apples, walnuts, chalk and salted nuts. It is lively and racy, with a medium body and broad, creamy bubbles. Excellent flavour intensity and persistence with a dry and nutty finish." James Suckling
"This 100% Pinot Noir from the classic and historic Berlucchi estate does not disappoint. Aromas of roasted pineapple, grilled peach, warmed honey, baking spices, and fresh bread define the heady nose. The rich and structured palate shows notes of candied citrus, white strawberry and crushed stone, finishing with crisp and radiant." Wine Enthusiast
"A bouquet of sweet smoke, crushed pear, chamomile and dusty dried flowers makes the 2011 Franciacorta Riserva Palazzo Lana unmissable. On the palate, this wine displays a balance of soothing bubbles, salty minerals and ripe, ginger-flavoured apples that provide pure elegance. Despite being labelled Extra Brut, the wine is bone dry on the finish, leaving notes of raw almonds, hazelnuts and citrus that linger. The 2011 is complex, with fantastic depth and balance. It is an absolute pleasure to taste." Vinous
"The 2011 Franciacorta Riserva Palazzo Lana Extrême Extra Brut from Guido Berlucchi has a thick layer of creamy peach or apricot that goes beyond the bouquet and ultimately colours the palate richly. These fruits are framed by small hints of exotic spices, cinnamon and caraway. The acidity is lively and the wine finishes on a dry note with a slight effervescence. This is certainly a delicious sparkling food wine." Wine Advocate
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Nero
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 120 months on the yeast
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 12,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 8‑10 °C
- Storage potential: 2028+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 22,05 g/l
- Total acidity: 7,40 g/l
- Residual sugar: 3,00 g/l
- Sulfite: 68 mg/l
- pH value: 3,15
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contains sulphites
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“Franco Ziliani 90” Franciacorta Riserva DOCG 2008 dosaggio zero
The grapes for Guido Berlucchi's prestige product Franco Ziliani come from the best parts of the Arzelle vineyard, which is sustainably cultivated with a very high density of 10,000 plants per hectare using the Guyot system. The vineyard consists of deep moraine soils that produce grapes for excellently structured Chardonnay base wines. Just 5,000 0.75-litre bottles and 863 magnum bottles were bottled from the 2008 vintage, which then matured on the lees for 140 months.
Intense straw yellow with lively golden reflections. A rich mousse, persistent crown and very fine perlage in the glass. On the nose, it has a complex, multi-layered aroma of yellow-fleshed fruit, pastries and candied orange. On the palate, it is characterised by extreme freshness, a disarmingly clean taste and a firm structure. Wonderful acidity, persistence and great ageing and development potential. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 140 months on the yeast
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 12,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 8‑10 °C
- Storage potential: 2029+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 22,22 g/l
- Total acidity: 8,00 g/l
- Residual sugar: < 0,50 g/l
- Sulfite: 66 mg/l
- pH value: 3,15
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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After several unsuccessful attempts in the 1950s to produce a sparkling wine using the champagne method in Lombardy, Franco Ziliani and his friends Guido Berlucchi and Giorgio Lanciani finally reached the goal of their dreams in 1961: for the first time they produced 3,000 bottles of Spumante Metodo Classico and labelled it Pinot di Franciacorta.
The initially few customers were impressed by the elegance of the bubbling drop. With this initially small production, the foundation stone was also laid for Franciacorta, not far from Lago d´Iseo, a sparkling wine zone of international importance. In the meantime, the Guido Berlucchi winery in Borgonato has become one of the great names in Italian viticulture thanks to its convincing quality work. Because anyone who drinks sparkling wine on special occasions in this boot-looking country reaches for Franciacorta. As president and founder of the company, Franco Ziliani - now over 80 years old - is supported passionately and competently by his children Arturo (oenologist), Paolo and Cristina in the estate.
After the huge initial success, the growing demand for grapes meant that the Ziliani family and Spiritus Rector Guido Berlucchi had to buy fruit from other terroirs after some time. In the meantime, however, Franciacorta has long since successfully re-established itself alongside the classic labels in the range of the Lombard wine house. Also that all the qualities from Berlucchi's excellent Spumante series "Cuveé Imperiale" which have since been upgraded to Franciacorta DOCG is worth the news. This is because the roots of the company have received their appropriate recognition.
In the wide and very well kept battery of bottles of the last very fast growing wine house Guido Berlucchi the "Palazzo Lana Brut Extrême" and the "68 Brut Nature" especially. These fine wines are awarded by the wine guide Gambero Rossowith the highest ratings. – often three glasses – thoughtful. The production rules are as strict as in the Champagne: a simple Franciacorta Brut must lie on the yeast for at least 18 months, a vintage wine even 30 months.
Just in time for the 50th anniversary of the first Spumante Metodo Classico, the company in Palazzo Lana was honoured in 2011 with an official Poste Italiane stamp. The great success story of the legendary wine house Berlucchi will certainly soon be added to other chapters. SUPERIORE.DE
"Three friends and business leaders, Guido Berlucchi, Franco Ziliani and Giorgio Lanciani, founded this historic estate in 1955 and are credited with inventing Franciacorta metodo classico sparkling wine. Under the leadership of a new generation, including Cristina Ziliani, Berlucchi is a force to be reckoned with, boasting an annual production of five million bottles."Robert Parker
Facts
- Year of foundation: 1977
- Owner: Guido Berlucchi & C. Spa
- Oenologist: Ferdinando dell'Aquila, Arturo Ziliani
- Annual production: approx. 5,000,000 bottles
- Vineyard: approx. 650 hectares
- Conventional cultivation