Berlucchi Franciacorta

Guido Berlucchi is a winery established in 1961 where the skilled hands of Franco Ziliani and Guido Berlucchi created the area’s first classic method wine: the first Franciacorta. Now in its sixtieth year, the Berlucchi winery is today run by the three sons of Ziliani: Cristina, Arturo and Paolo, who led it into the new millennium. This Franciacorta is a blend of 85% Chardonnay and 15% Pinot Noir. The fruit is vinified separately and then the cuveé is assembled in the springtime before aging a minimum of 24 months on the lees. On the nose, this is crisp, rich and elegant, fairly lengthy, with apple and pear fruit and a pleasing citrus hint in the finish. On the palate, fresh  and zesty acidity with a velvet texture and fine balance, concluding with bright notes of citrus.