Guido Berlucchi
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Guido Berlucchi | Lombardy
Guido Berlucchi is the founding and reference winery of Franciacorta, named 'Winery of the Year 2022' by Gambero Rosso for having 'written the history of the classic Italian method'. Here, in 1961, Franco Ziliani and Guido Berlucchi created the first sparkling wine using the classic method of the area: the first Franciacorta.
Today the Cantina is managed by the three children of the patron Ziliani: Cristina, Arturo and Paolo, who have led the company into the new millennium, continuing their father's mission of innovation and enhancement of the territory. They take care of a brand that is now synonymous with Franciacorta and quality worldwide, but is also known for modern research in the field of sustainability. It is precisely this logic of low impact that has led Guido Berlucchi to publish, starting in 2020, its Sustainability Report, which analyzes the path taken in the last 20 years and 'scans' the improvements achieved in the territory from an environmental, economic and social point of view - including Academia Berlucchi, a place for discussion and exchange with personalities from the cultural and social world, for viticulture and beyond.
The company, which produces iconic Franciacorta wines, has distinguished itself in particular for its Riserva Palazzo Lana, aged in bottle for at least 120 months and praised by Italian and international critics, for its '61 Nature series - refined spumante with dosage zero and aging for at least 60 months - and for the Franciacorta '61 line - fresh and versatile, with at least 24 months of aging. - Gerardo [TS09/23]
"We are in 1955: Guido Berlucchi and the young oenologist Franco Ziliani want to produce Franciacorta Metodo Classico in the province of Brescia. With the first harvest in 1961 they realize their then revolutionary idea and still today the historic cellar dating back to the 17th century houses one of those first 3,000 bottles. Berlucchi, however, is not only synonymous with Franciacorta, but equally with sustainability, pioneering spirit and innovation. Cornerstones that still support the daily work of the new generation Cristina, Arturo and Paolo." - Falstaff
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Cuvée Imperiale · Franciacorta Brut DOCG (2019)Guido Berlucchi, Lombardy
The color is straw yellow with delicate greenish reflections. Rich and persistent bouquet with fruity and floral notes, delicate aromas of yeast and fresh bread crust. Full-bodied, clear with a pleasant and distinct fruitiness and fine, animating acidity. The fine perlage gives this Franciacorta a remarkable elegance, which is reflected in a harmonious and long-lasting finish. - Gerardo [TS10/20]
€ 23,95 = 31,93 €/L
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'61 · Franciacorta Extra Brut DOCG (2019)Guido Berlucchi, Lombardy
Straw yellow with subtle greenish reflections. Soft foam, velvety, persistent delicate mousse; fine and persistent perlage. Fresh apple notes and floral honey on the nose, some vineyard peach and a hint of cookie. Medium complexity, beautifully balanced, with a lively acidity structure that brings great freshness and introduces a long finish in which the yellow fruit comes back to life. On the palate, it impresses with its clear structure, which gives it remarkable finesse and drinking...
€ 24,95 = 33,27 €/L
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'61 · Franciacorta Satèn Brut DOCG (2019)Guido Berlucchi, Lombardy
Bright yellow-green, silver reflections, fine and persistent mousse. Subtle nuances of buttery brioche and white peach, also a nutty component and smoky minerality. Crisp and tightly woven on the palate, with a racy structure and briefly accentuated acidity. Extremely straightforward and precise, the lingering finish is accompanied by fine fruity notes. A fine creaminess ensures an elegant, almost floating drinking...
€ 24,95 = 33,27 €/L
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Cuvée Imperiale · Max Rosè Franciacorta Extra Dry DOCG (2019)Guido Berlucchi, Lombardy
Pale pink in color, which can vary slightly from harvest to harvest due to the varying degree of ripeness of the Pinot Noir phenols. Soft and rich mousse with a fine and persistent perlage. Complex bouquet, fragrant and racy, pronounced notes of wild berries and ripe fruit, vinous hints due to the addition of Pinot Noir. Full-bodied, velvety soft and balanced on the palate. The precise balance between freshness and aromatic depth makes this Franciacorta a versatile and sophisticated...
€ 26,95 = 35,93 €/L
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'61 · Franciacorta Millesimato Brut Nature Blanc de Blancs DOCG 2017Guido Berlucchi, Lombardy
Intense straw yellow with delicate golden reflections. Soft foam, persistent delicate mousse; fine and persistent perlage. On the nose, a broad and deep bouquet with notes of ripe yellow fruit, candied apricots and a finish with light hints of licorice and brioche bread. On the palate, the wine is characterized by good acidity, which is supported by an excellent structure. The spicy finish lends longevity and excitement to the sip. A subtle salty minerality rounds off the taste and underlines its...
€ 43,95 = 58,60 €/L
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Palazzo Lana Extrême · Franciacorta Riserva DOCG 2013Guido Berlucchi, Lombardy
The Palazzo Lana Extrême Franciacorta Riserva fascinates with its intense straw-yellow color, which is interspersed with elegant rose-gold reflections. The fine perlage is delicate yet expressive, leading to a persistent, creamy mousse with a long-lasting crown. Its bouquet is generous and multi-faceted: fragrant apricots and sweet melon merge with the citrus-fresh notes of open orange peel, giving it an inviting, aromatic depth.
€ 99,95 = 133,27 €/L
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Franco Ziliani · Franciacorta Riserva DOCG 2013Guido Berlucchi, Lombardy
The Franco Ziliani Franciacorta Riserva presents itself in an intense straw yellow with an elegant golden shimmer. Its fine perlage is exceptionally persistent and forms a dense, creamy mousse with a persistent crown. The bouquet is complex and refined: aromas of yellow fruits, fresh pastries and candied oranges unfold harmoniously and lend the wine remarkable depth.
€ 199,00 = 265,33 €/L
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