Franciacorta Rosé Nature 61 Berlucchi 2019
The Franciacorta Rosé Nature 61 by Berlucchi is an elegant Italian rosé sparkling wine made exclusively from Pinot Noir grapes, aged for at least 60 months on its own lees. It is dressed in a brilliant salmon pink and expresses wide and varied aromas of peaches, plums and dry pastry with hints of grapefruit, floral puffs accompanied by an intriguing spiciness of pink pepper. On the palate it is fine and gentle, with a long aromatic finish.
The Franciacorta ‘Vintage Nature’ Rosé de Noirs by Berlucchi is an elegant and refined Vintage, produced by one of the wineries that has always been a reference point for all enthusiasts of the Brescia sparkling wine denomination. It is a classic cuvée, made exclusively from Pinot Noir, where the long aging period on the lees allows for a rich and evolved Classic Method, with citrus and berry aromas, enhanced by spicy nuances. It is a label with a pleasantly gastronomic taste, ideal for tasting at the table with shellfish.
The ‘Vintage Nature’ Rosé de Noirs by Berlucchi is a Classic Method produced by one of the most illustrious names in Italian sparkling wine. The winery was founded in 1955 by Guido Berlucchi, who, thanks to the valuable advice of winemaker Franco Ziliani, realized the potential of the Franciacorta territory. The beautiful sunny exposures, the cool, breezy climate, and the poor, ancient moraine-origin soils provided the ideal conditions for producing grapes intended for the elaboration of a quality Classic Method. Today the winery manages about 500 hectares, but has maintained the original care and passion in creating great labels. The grapes for the Rosé ‘Vintage Nature’ come from vines over 20 years old, grown in the municipal territory of Curte Franca, in the districts: Ragnoli, Quindicipiò, and Gaspa. The utmost attention in the winery processes allows for the creation of an elegant Rosé with a strong personality.
The Vintage ‘Nature’ Rosé de Noirs from the Berlucchi winery is a Classic Method that well interprets this particular type, highly appreciated by those who love intense sparkling wines, rich and with good aromatic complexity. The refermentation takes place in the bottle according to the Classic Method, with a stay on the lees for at least 60 months. In the glass, it has a light and bright salmon pink color. The olfactory profile is characterized by aromas of citrus, pink grapefruit, white peach, small red berry fruits, and delicately spicy nuances. On the palate, it has a good structure, with a soft, creamy sip, and a fresh and harmonious finish.