Berlucchi "61" Franciacorta Extra Brut is a sparkling wine that captures the elegance and sophistication of Franciacorta, Italy's answer to Champagne. Berlucchi, often credited with pioneering the Franciacorta style in the 1960s, continues to set the standard for quality and innovation and "61 "their first spark paying tribute to the year of the wine's release. Made primarily from Chardonnay with a touch of Pinot Noir, this Extra Brut showcases the region's limestone-rich soils and meticulous winemaking process. The glitter on the nose gives off a citrusy aroma, green apple and white flowers. It's all layered with subtle notes of brioche and hazelnut. It is crisp and delicate on the palate. With a lively mousse and refreshing acidity that balances the wine's creamy character. Flavors of lemon curd, orchard fruit, and toasted almonds unfold beautifully for a clean, mineral-inspired finish. Berlucchi uses the traditional method (Metodo Classico) for Franciacorta, with secondary fermentation in the bottle. Aging on the lees for at least 24 months. This dedication to quality ensures that the sparkling wine is refined and approachable. Perfect for celebrations or casual entertaining. For those looking for a world-class sparkling wine that offers exceptional value, Berlucchi "61" Franciacorta Extra Brut is an outstanding wine. It is a wine that honors its heritage while providing the freshness and flavor that has made Franciacorta a global symbol of Italian sparkling wine.
Berlucchi “61” Franciacorta Extra Brut
Guido Berlucchi is the winery that started it all for Franciacorta. In 1961 the oenologist Franco Ziliani persuaded Guido Berlucchi to make a sparkling wine by the French method, and Italy’s most prestigious sparkling-wine region was born. Franciacorta gained DOC status in 1967 and in 1995 became the first Italian sparkling wine recognised as a DOCG for bottle-fermented wines.
Today Berlucchi remains a giant of the area and the introduction to Franciacorta for many drinkers. Despite its size, it has moved towards organic viticulture and higher quality standards in recent years.
The “61” line pays homage to that first vintage. The Extra Brut, mostly Chardonnay with a touch of Pinot Nero from limestone-rich soils and aged at least 24 months on the lees, offers citrus, green apple and white flowers over brioche and hazelnut, with a lively, creamy mousse and a clean mineral finish. The vintage “61” Nature, a zero-dosage Chardonnay and Pinot Nero aged more than five years on the lees, is purer and more mineral, with citrus and toasted nuts.