Berlucchi Ziliani Berlucchi 1961 3,000 Pinot di Franciacorta

Cellarius Franciacorta Millesimato () Franciacorta

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(Franciacorta)

Chardonnay, Pinot Noir

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30

2006

2007
(Robert Parker’s rating: 89 points)
2007 80% Chardonnay 20% Pinot Noir

The handsome mansion, the elegant figure of Berlucchi, and the ancient underground cellars had inspired Ziliani, who had glimpsed the possibility of realising his boyhood dream of producing a bottle-refermented sparkling wine. Berlucchi accepted the challenge, and in 1961 three thousand bottles of Pinot di Franciacorta were corked up.

Cellarius is the Franciacorta Millesimato (vintage-dated) that exemplifies the value of time: time in the vineyard, so it will give the finest fruit; time in the cellar, for a lengthy, but not excessive, ageing; time in the hands of the knowledgeable pleasure-lover, who can reward himself with an unusual Franciacorta.

Country of Origin:
Italy

Type:
Sparkling(Franciacorta)

Grape Varieties:
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir

Vinification:
Gentle, gradual pressing, with quality fractioning of the must, and initial fermentation in stainless steel. A small quantity ferments in oak barriques, where it undergoes malolactic fermentation as well, and it matures there sur lie for 6 months.

Ageing:
Ages in bottle on its lees for minimum 30 months.

Tasting Notes:

2006:
Velvety mousse, abundant and long-lingering, a leisurely bead of fine bubbles, and a subtle crown around the rim. Straw yellow, with pale gold highlights. Refined and multi-layered, with notes of apple and pear, as well as the typical scents created during the second fermentation and long maturation sur lie. Very elegant palate, with an appealing acidity and firm structure, along with delicious, crisp notes of fruit.

2007:
(Robert Parker’s rating: 89 points)
The 2007 Franciacorta Cellarius Pas Dose pours from the glass with thick, frothy cream and a luminous appearance. Made from 80% Chardonnay and 20% Pinot Nero, the wine is partly fermented in oak barrel for extra richness. The excellent 2007 vintage has done its part to add substance and richness to the finish. Bright peach and citrus segue to a crisp, dry finish.