Berlucchi Franciacorta Cuvée 61 DOCG Extra Brut

Berlucchi's Franciacorta Cuvée 61 Extra Brut is crisp, rich, and elegant, with a long finish and beautiful depth. It generously presents aromas of apple and pear, along with notes of tropical fruits and subtle hints of spice. It displays exceptional freshness and vibrant acidity on the palate with a velvety texture and fine balance, finishing with appealing citrus notes. In the winter following the harvest, Berlucchi begins the "prove di cuvée," or "cuvée selection" process. More than 200 base wines are tasted to create the character of future Franciacortas. In 1961, Franco Ziliani established the first Franciacorta bottle fermentation, modeled after Champagne, in the historic underground cellars of the small village of Borgonato, located at the southern end of Lake Iseo. To commemorate this event and honor this achievement, Berlucchi created the Cuvée '61.