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White - Sparkling
N.V. Berlucchi Guido Franciacorta Brut '61
Chardonnay Blend
- Italy
- Lombardia
- Franciacorta DOCG
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Community Tasting Notes 42
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sjfunkenhauser wrote: 89 points
November 20, 2023 - Light gold colour.
Pronounced aromas of ripe yellow apple, pear, grapefruit pith, quince, honey, seashells, baked bread, lemon zest and white blossoms.
Pronounced palate.
Medium body, medium (+) acidity, creamy mousse, long finish.1 person found this helpful Comment -
Decanting Queen Likes this wine: 89 points
August 5, 2023 - I would take this over Prosecco any day. Very dry and mineral. Pleasant fruit, good acidity. Not champagne but maybe the next best thing.
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Bgillette wrote:
March 17, 2023 - I liked it. More creamy than acidic/ crisp. Good value for price point.
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Ben Christiansen wrote:
December 31, 2022 - On day two it just kinda is.
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Shay.Aldriedge Likes this wine: 90 points
December 29, 2022 - The producer who started Franciacorta designation. This is roughly 90/10 Chardonnay/Pinot noir.
Compared to the Majolini I opened a few months back, this is a bit more crisp. The best compliment I can give this wine is that it comes across as a non-descript champagne. It’s not overly fruity or too steely like some Franciacorta can be, it’s perfectly balanced for the style. No yeast. It’s fairly creamy, with peach, caramel dipped apple and a slightly brisk/savory finish (almond/walnut like, but not champagne-nutty). Semi-mineral driven finish. Good at the $30’ish price.
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By Michael Godel
10/15/2021 (link)(NV Berlucchi '61 Brut Franciacorta, Docg, Lombardy, Italy red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By James Suckling
6/24/2021 (link)(NV Berlucchi Franciacorta '61 Brut, Italy) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Eric Guido
Italy’s Sparkling Advantage: Prosecco and Franciacorta (Dec 2020), 12/1/2020 (link)(NV Guido Berlucchi Brut '61 (Franciacorta) Sparkling White) Subscribe to see review text.
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By James Button
Weekday Wines, 10/15/2020 (link)(NV Berlucchi, '61, Franciacorta, Lombardy, Italy, White) Subscribe to see review text.
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By James Suckling
10/4/2019 (link)(NV Berlucchi Franciacorta '61 Brut, Sparkling, Italy) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Ian D'Agata
Franciacorta: Bring In The Holidays With Italian Bubbles (Dec 2018), 12/1/2018 (link)(NV Guido Berlucchi Brut ’61 Sparkling White) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Richard Hemming, MW
9/3/2018 (link)(NV Guido Berlucchi, 61 Brut anciacorta White) Subscribe to see review text.
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By James Button
Franciacorta Tasting, 10/1/2017 (link)(NV Berlucchi, '61 Brut, Franciacorta, Lombardy, Italy, White) Subscribe to see review text.
JancisRobinson.com
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By Walter Speller
8/16/2013 (link)(NV Guido Berlucchi, 61 Brut Franciacorta White) Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Definition
- Vintage N.V.
- Type White - Sparkling
- Producer Berlucchi Guido
- Varietal Chardonnay Blend
- Designation Brut '61
- Vineyard n/a
- Country Italy
- Region Lombardia
- SubRegion n/a
- Appellation Franciacorta DOCG
- UPC Codes 086891080475, 086891080499, 3046373000411, 8009373000411, 8009373001623, 8009373001883, 8009373002477
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 6 (0%)
- In Cellars 413 (34%)
- Consumed 784 (65%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
100% Like It 28 votes
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- VarietyChardonnay Blend
- CountryItaly
- RegionLombardia
- AppellationFranciacorta DOCG
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