- BrandBerlucchi
- CountryItaly
- TypeSparkling Wine
- Size750ml
- SKU 210000047667
Professional Ratings
Wine Spectator
“This fresh Franciacorta is lightly chalky and fine in texture, with an aromatic apple blossom overtone to its well-meshed mix of white cherry, nectarine, pink grapefruit peel and salted almond. Very sippable. Chardonnay and Pinot Nero. Disgorged 2023. Drink now. 36,000 cases made, 2,200 cases imported.”
Wine Spectator
“A juicy Franciacorta, with a silky texture and a fine bead, carrying flavors of kiwifruit, white cherry, grilled macadamia nut and white blossoms. A tang of blood orange peel and an underscoring streak of salinity are a refreshing sweep on the finish. Pinot Nero and Chardonnay. Drink now. 36,000 cases made, 2,200 cases imported.”
Highlights
Berlucchi Franciacorta 61 Extra Brut
Extra Brut '61 is a tribute to the birth of Franciacorta in 1961—the year Berlucchi produced the first of this classic method sparkling wine. This fun and lively sparkler offers citrus fruit and a crisp, clean finish. Blend 85% Chardonnay, 15% Pinot Nero.
Critical Acclaim
92 James Suckling
Clean and simple, this has a tight nose of green apples and lime flowers. Large yet soft bubbles, refreshing acidity and lean body with a fruity finish.
92 Vinous
The NV Franciacorta Extra Brut '61 is lifted and airy, with a cascade of chamomile and mint complementing white peaches. It's loaded with zesty tension as a saline-infused wave of soft bubbles ushers in gobs of sour citrus and melon tones. Fresh to the very end, this leaves the mouth watering with a saline sensation that adds a truly gastronomic quality.
90 Wine Enthusiast
This fresh, creamy Chardonnay-based sparkler is making waves thanks to its crisp acidity and full-bodied mouthfeel. The balance is spot-on, with delicate aromas of apricot, baked bread and sweet citrus that are backed by smooth and persistent perlage.
90 Wine Spectator
The creamy mousse cushions firm acidity in this elegant sparkler, carrying notes of poached quince, guava, ground ginger and elderflower, plus a touch of briny oyster shell.