NV Berlucchi Guido Franciacorta Brut '61
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Shay.Aldriedge Likes this wine:
90 Points
Thursday, 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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Comment posted by benny-g:
12/30/2022 8:13:00 AM - Appellation, not designation
Comment posted by Shay.Aldriedge:
12/30/2022 8:59:00 AM - My understanding is that they were the first to create Franciacorta as a wine. Did they also get the official appellation founded?
Comment posted by benny-g:
12/30/2022 9:11:00 AM - I just wanted to point out Franciacorta is an appellation (since 1967 btw) and not a designation.