Berlucchi '61 Nature Rosé

The grapes come from the Quindicipiò and Gaspa Pinot Noir parcels in Corte Franca. The soils are shallow, morainic and rich in gravel; Quindicipiò lies on a well-ventilated mid-slope. Part of the grapes undergoes 24 hours of cryomaceration, while another portion is vinified as red wine with around seven days of skin contact. Fermentation takes place under temperature control in stainless steel, after which the base wine matures for six months on the fine lees. After blending, the wine undergoes bottle fermentation with at least five years on the lees and six months of ageing after disgorgement. It shows woodland berries, pomegranate, redcurrant, pink pepper and black tea; it is fresh and full-bodied, with an elegant Pinot Noir tannin structure. The vintage is a dosage-zero Franciacorta with no added shipping liqueur.