FRANCIACORTA EXTRA BRUT 61 JEROBOAM BERLUCCHI (PACKAGE) DESCRIPTION_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ The Franciacorta Extra Brut 61 by Berlucchi is a label that is part of the Collection of the famous Franciacorta brand dedicated to the Sixties, which marked the pioneering period of the winery and the birth of what is today the most famous and highly rated Italian sparkling wine denomination. The low dosage highlights the extraordinary richness and quality of the grapes, which express mature and complex aromas, intense and elegant. It is the ideal choice for those who love expressive harmony and purity. Perfect for tasting as an aperitif, it pairs very well with seafood appetizers and delicate fish dishes._x000D_ _x000D_ Berlucchi Extra Brut 61 is a Franciacorta that reconfirms the excellence of this symbolic brand of Italian sparkling wines. Since the 1960s, the Berlucchi winery has established itself as a point of reference for the Franciacorta area, making a decisive contribution to the affirmation of this Lombard denomination. The cuvée is made with a majority percentage of Chardonnay, in perfect coherence with the tradition of the territory, integrated with a balance of Pinot Noir. The grapes come from a selection of the most suitable parcels of the estate, located in the territory of 19 municipalities of Franciacorta. At the end of the harvest, a separate vinification is carried out for each grape variety and vineyard. The bunches are subjected to a soft pressing and the free-run must is fermented in steel tanks at a controlled temperature. After a few months of refinement, the base wines of the vintage are assembled to which 20% of reserve wines are added. The second fermentation takes place in the bottle according to the Classic Method, with a rest on the lees for at least 24 months._x000D_ _x000D_ Berlucchi Extra Brut 61 is a Franciacorta of notable expressive finesse and a clear and vertical character. It has a bright light yellow color, crossed by a luminous, delicate and persistent perlage. The bouquet is refined and elegant, with scents of white flowers, orange blossom, citrus peel fragrances, aromas of white-fleshed fruit, hints of bread crust, nuances of brioche bread and small pastries, almond and dried fruit. The attack on the palate is soft and creamy, with a harmonious fruit, balanced by a clear vein of sapidity and a finish of lively freshness._x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Colour_x000D_ _x000D_ Straw yellow with elegant and persistent perlage_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Scent_x000D_ _x000D_ Notes of white pulp fruit, citrus, floral fragrances and memories of bread crust_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Taste_x000D_ _x000D_ Delicate, fresh, soft and creamy" />
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