{"product_id":"berlucchi-61-franciacorta-saten-brut","title":"Berlucchi '61 Franciacorta Saten Brut","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Franciacorta by Berlucchi enhances Chardonnay vinified in purity through the \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Method\u003c\/strong\u003e. The restrained internal pressure, characteristic of the Satèn style, offers an enveloping texture and a \u003cstrong\u003efine, continuous perlage\u003c\/strong\u003e. On the nose, notes of ripe tropical yellow fruit blend with elegant hints of candied citrus. On the palate, this sparkling wine combines vibrant acidity with pronounced savouriness, ensuring a \u003cstrong\u003esolid structure\u003c\/strong\u003e and a pleasant drinkability that fades into a long, precise finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes come from \u003cstrong\u003eorganic vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e located in the heart of Franciacorta, in Lombardy. This renowned wine region boasts \u003cstrong\u003emoraine soils\u003c\/strong\u003e and a mild climate, tempered by the waters of Lake Iseo and refreshed by breezes from Val Camonica. Thanks to these ideal conditions, Chardonnay achieves harmonious ripeness, resulting in a fresh wine with a distinctly savoury character. Berlucchi enhances the agronomic peculiarities of the landscape to faithfully reflect the \u003cstrong\u003echaracter of the territory\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVinification begins with gentle pressing of the bunches, followed by primary fermentation in steel tanks. In spring, the \u003cstrong\u003eblend\u003c\/strong\u003e is prepared to start the secondary fermentation in the bottle according to the principles of the \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Method\u003c\/strong\u003e. Ageing on the lees continues for at least twenty-four months, followed by two months of rest after disgorgement. This maturation period is essential to integrate the elegant \u003cstrong\u003ecreaminess on the palate\u003c\/strong\u003e and refine an aromatic profile consistent with the Brut dosage.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBerlucchi ‘61 Franciacorta Satèn Brut\u003c\/strong\u003e celebrates 1961, the year when the pioneering Lombard winery created the first Franciacorta. Made from \u003cstrong\u003eorganic Chardonnay grapes\u003c\/strong\u003e grown in the renowned DOCG areas, this elegant sparkling wine boasts an enveloping softness thanks to its characteristically reduced pressure. Twenty-four months of ageing on the lees impart a refined complexity, recognised by esteemed international critics such as Robert Parker and James Suckling. A true masterpiece of the \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Method\u003c\/strong\u003e, an undisputed symbol of excellence and pure tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Berlucchi Guido","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44503290740907,"sku":"1092","price":24.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/berlucchi-61-franciacorta-saten-brut_1092_1_a96ca8f5-70ab-47c4-90f6-e5b40e9eb832.webp?v=1773659190","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/products\/berlucchi-61-franciacorta-saten-brut","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}