Franciacorta Brut Storica ’61 Nature Rosè, Berlucchi

FRANCIACORTA BRUT STORICA ‘61 NATURE ROSÈ

Varieties

Pinot Nero (100%), from estate vineyards in Ragnoli, Quindicipiò and Gaspa, all planted a t high density (10,000 plants/hectare)

Harvest

middle ten days in August

Yield

9,000 kg of grapes per hectare, with an average must yield of 40%, equivalent to 4,800 bottles per hectare

Vinification

gentle, gradual pressing of clusters and fractioning of must to be used for Pinot Nero macerated off the skins; cold pre-maceration for about 24 hours, followed by soft pressing for the Pinot Nero for rosé maceration. Alcoholic fermentation of must in steel vats and maturation sur lie for 6 months. A small amount of the Pinot Nero undergoes secondary maceration on the skins for about 7 days

Maturation

assemblage of the cuvée in the spring following harvest, using only wines of that vintage. Bottle fermentation and maturation sur lie for a minimum of 5 years, followed by 6 months resting after disgorgement

Dosage

pas dosé

Sensory Characteristics

Appearance: plentiful creamy mousse with a fine, lingering cordon; subtle, refined perlage

Colour: pink buttercup veined with powder pink

Bouquet: layered fragrant notes, especially redcurrant jam, woven with delicate hints of citrus fruit, infused with complex minerality

Palate: great palate structure with crisp acidity. Mouthfeel is underpinned by pleasing tannins

Pairings

a vintage to be enjoyed with all courses of the meal, a pleasing companion for flavoursome appetizers and mains of fish, white meat, and medium-mature cheese

Serving temperature

8–10 °C

Analytical Data

ABV: 12.5%

total acidity: 7.50 g/l

pH: 3.15

First vintage produced

2011