Berlucchi - Franciacorta Cuvée '61 Rosé NV (750ml)
Price: $44.99
| Producer | Berlucchi |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Franciacorta |
| Varietal | Rosé |
| Sku | 4536 |
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Berlucchi Franciacorta '61 Rosé with an intense pink color, which can vary slightly at each harvest due to the different degree of phenolic ripeness of the Pinot Noir. With elegant notes of wild berries and ripe fruit, well blended with delicate aromas of yeast and bread crust .
Pleasant vinosity, due to the short maceration of Pinot Noir on the skins during the vinification phase. On the palate it is fine, elegant, lively and full-bodied; the medium-high dosage of sugars balances the marked acidity.
Berlucchi Description
Berlucchi is a unique player in the field of sparkling wine--they capture both the luxury and glamour of this classically romantic beverage while maintaining an intrinsic curiosity and hunger for innovation. Unencumbered by generations of expectation and tradition, Berlucchi succeeded at crafting an elevated sparkling wine, tailored to Italian standards of excellence. They will undoubtedly continue to brighten the pallets and parties of bubbly lovers well beyond the region of Franciacorta.
James Suckling: 93 Points
Quite a raw profile with grapefruit aromas, peppery and floral. The tense palate has zesty acidity, lean body, redcurrants and strawberries and a polished finish.
Wine Enthusiast: 92 Points
Bright and savory, this refreshing, polished sparkler boasts alluring aromas of juicy raspberry, wild cherry, baking spice and a whiff of bread crust. The inviting aromas follow over to the vibrant palate along with a continuous refined perlage. A tangy candied nectarine note closes the finish.
Vinous: 92 Points
Pale pink with amber hues, the NV Franciacorta '61 Rose lifts up with a bouquet of wild strawberries, crushed apples, hints of sage and flowery undergrowth. There's a richness here, coupled with stimulating acids, spicy peach, pears and zesty citrus that keeps you coming back to the glass. There's simply so much going on here; and it keeps you guessing at each tilt of the glass, closing off with a savory umami sensation and inner florals. This is really quite stunning! The '61 Rose is a blend of 60% Pinot Noir to 40% Chardonnay.
Wine Spectator: 91 Points
A lithe, graceful sparkling rosé, with mouthwatering juiciness to the delicate mesh of white cherry and nectarine fruit, blood orange zest and macadamia flavors. Pinot Nero and Chardonnay.
Wine Advocate: 90 Points
The NV Franciacorta '61 Brut Rosé represents a nicely balanced blend of 60% Pinot Nero and 40% Chardonnay aged in the bottle on the lees for 24 months. Some 140,000 bottles were produced. This is a delicate but festive wine that shows a steady succession of small berry, lilac and floral aromas. There's a refreshing kick of acidity on the close.
