Guido Berlucchi 61 Saten Franciacorta
Elegant, rich and multi-layered with fragrances of peach, apricot and tropical fruit, gradually more emphatic, before yielding to notes of candied citrus fruit.
Tangy acidity and savoury flavours with a full firm structure.
The clean-cut , lingering finish complements a wine of a rare pleasure.
Details
Grape: Chardonnay (100%).
Colour: intense straw-yellow.
Production Area: from the best vineyards in the 19 municipal areas of Franciacorta.
Soil: Morainic Soil.
Method: Guyot.
Altitude: 250 - 350 m.a.s.l.
Harvest: second half of August/mid-August.
Technique: Gentle, gradual pressing of clusters with fractioning of the must; alcoholic fermentation in steel vats.
The assemblage of the cuvée in the spring following harvest, with the contribution of 10% reserve wines aged in barriques and tonneaux.Second fermentation in the bottles and maturation sur lie for a minimum of 24 months followed by an additional 2 months after disgorgement. The lower overpressure in the bottles (5 atmospheres) typical of Satèn endows it with a creamy elegance.
Analytical Data: Alcohol 12.5% Vol, residual sugar 7.0g/l, total acidity 6.5g/l, pH 3.15.
Best Serve: 6-8 °C.
Pairing: Perfect as an aperitif, it is an ideal pairing with light Risotto and fish dishes.
Recommended with Sauris, Parma and San Daniele ham and with medium-matured cheeses.
