61 Franciacorta Satèn

Guido Berlucchi is an Italian winery based in Borgonato, in the province of Brescia, famous for being the first winery to produce Franciacorta, the classic Italian method par excellence. Founded in 1955 by Guido Berlucchi, a descendant of the noble Lana de’ Terzi family, the company immediately demonstrated a strong vocation for innovation and quality, contributing significantly to the enhancement of the territory and the spread of the culture of sparkling wine in Italy. The origins of Berlucchi date back to the 1950s, when Guido Berlucchi, fascinated by the production of sparkling wines, decided to undertake an ambitious project: to create a high-quality wine, capable of competing with the best French champagnes. The meeting with the winemaker Franco Ziliani, considered the father of Franciacorta, was crucial to the birth of this project. Ziliani, with his great experience and passion, supported Berlucchi in the creation of the first Franciacorta, sealed in bottles in 1961. Franciacorta is a sparkling wine obtained exclusively from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Blanc grapes, grown in the vineyards of Franciacorta, a hilly area located between the lakes of Iseo and Garda. Production takes place according to the classic method, which involves a double fermentation: the first in tanks, the second in the bottle, where the wine rests on the lees for at least 18 months. Guido Berlucchi was a pioneer in the production of Franciacorta, introducing technological innovations and selecting the best grape clones, in order to obtain wines of the highest quality. Today, the company is internationally recognized as one of the leading exponents of classic method sparkling wine production in Italy. The historic Berlucchi cellar, dug ten meters deep, is a fascinating and evocative place, where the bottles rest in silence for years. In recent years, the company has invested significantly in the modernization of the winery and the sustainability of the vineyards, adopting environmentally friendly agricultural practices and increasingly focusing on the quality of the grapes. Berlucchi’s vineyards extend over an area of ​​over 100 hectares and are located in hilly areas, with southern and south-western exposure. The soil is predominantly calcareous-clayey, rich in minerals, which gives the wines great complexity and minerality. Guido Berlucchi has always been committed to protecting the environment and enhancing the territory. The company has adopted a certified environmental management system and has invested in innovative technologies to reduce the environmental impact of production.

Berlucchi 61 Franciacorta Satèn is a sparkling wine from the Guido Berlucchi winery, produced with the classic method and characterized by a “Satèn” label that indicates a lower pressure in the bottle, giving the wine a silky sensation on the palate. It is a Franciacorta DOCG, with 100% Chardonnay grapes.

Straw yellow color with greenish reflections, with a fine perlage, notes of exotic fruit, almonds, pastry and candied citrus on the nose, fresh, savory, creamy on the palate, with excellent balance and rare pleasantness.
Excellent with aperitifs, fish appetizers, fish crudités, vegetarian dishes, sushi.

Serving temperature 6°- 8°C

Production area: Lombardy

Vintage: s.a.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Capacity: 75 cl

Company: Guido Berlucchi

Vine variety: 100% Chardonnay

Denomination: Franciacorta DOCG

Recommended pairings: Aperitifs, Fish appetizers, Fish crudités, Vegetarian dishes, Sushi.