Item No.
11300050035NV
Berlucchi Franciacorta Brut NV
Berlucchi Franciacorta Brut NV
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Varietal
Chardonnay
Region
Italy
Alcohol
12.5%
Overview
An exceptional wine held to the highest Italian sparkling wines standards in order to bear the Franciacorta name. It is 100% Metodo Classico. 100% Franciacorta fruit and has spent 18 months fermenting before disgorgement delivering sheer elegance. Chardonnay give floral and fruity aromas. On the nose, the wine is crisp, rich, and elegant, fairly lengthy and with lovely depth. It releases generous fragrances of apple and pear, along with notes of tropical fruit and subtle nuances of spice. Displays an exceptional freshness and zesty acidity on the palate with a velvety texture and fine balance, concluding with appealing notes of citrus.This sparkling aperitif brings out the best qualities of dishes featuring rice, pasta, light meats, salt water fish, fresh and medium aged cheeses.
Aging
Aged 18 months in bottle before disgorging. After disgorging, the bottle is aged two more months in the cellar before release.
Fermentation
Fermentation in stainless steel at controlled temperature; aging of 6 months before bottling.
Tasting Notes
Style
Crisp, Elegant, Rich
Flavor
Apple, Pear, Tropical Fruit
Aroma
On the nose, this wines is crisp, rich, and elegant, fairly lengthy and with lovely depth. It releases generous fragrances of apple and pear, along with notes of tropical fruit and subtle nuances of spice.
Taste
This sparkling aperitif brings out the best qualities of dishes featuring rice, pasta, light meats, salt water fish, fresh and medium aged cheeses without ever masking their flavors. Exceptional freshness and zesty acidity on the palate with a velvet texture and fine balance,finishing with appealing notes of citrus.