Guido Berlucchi Extra Brut 61 Franciacorta
Crisp, rich and elegant, fairly lengthy, with apple and pear fruit and a pleasing citrus hint in the finish.
displays exceptional freshness and zesty acidity with a velvet texture and fine balance concluding with appealing notes of citrus.
Chardonnay (85%) e Pinot Noir (15%)
Method: Guyot.
Technique: gentle, gradual pressing of clusters with fractioning of the must; alcoholic fermentation in steel vats. assemblage of the cuvée in the spring following harvest, with the contribution of 20% of reserve wines expertly divided between Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
Second fermentation in the bottles and maturation sur lie for a minimum of 24 months followed by an additional 12 months after disgorgement.
Production Area: from the best vineyards in the 19 municipal areas of Franciacorta.
Soil: Morainic Soil.Altitude: 200-350 m.a.s.l.
Harvest: from the middle ten days of August to the first ten days of September.
Perfect as an aperitif and throughout the meal, pairing beautifully with typical recipes of the Franciacorta area, such as casoncelli (ravioli) and freshwater fish (perch and char).
It brings out the best qualities of dishes based on rice, pasta, white meats, and fresh and medium-aged cheeses.
Colour: straw-yellow with greenish highlights.
Analytical Data: Alcohol 12.5% Vol, residual sugar 5g/l, total acidity 7,5g/l, pH 3.12.
Best Serve: 6-8 °C.
