Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 0 to 10 years from disgorgement.
disgorgement0 yrs10 yrs12 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: lemon zest, green apple, chalk, fresh almond, brioche

Palate: lemon pith, saline minerality, patisserie cream, fine green herbs

Single-vintage Pas Dosé from the '61 line, 60 months on lees. Lemon, green apple and chalk aromatics over a saline patisserie palate without dosage sugar.

What it pairs with

  • Oysters in mignonette
    Zero dosage and chalky minerality mirror the briny shellfish; high acidity carries the vinegar mignonette.
  • Sashimi
    Low dosage and saline minerality keep the focus on delicate raw fish; lemon pith echoes the soy and citrus garnish.
  • Insalata di mare
    Mixed cold seafood salad finds a foil in the wine's saline finish; high acidity carries the lemon dressing.

History

The zero-dosage Millesimato of the '61 line, with 60 months on lees and no liqueur d'expedition at disgorgement.

  1. 2010: First '61 Nature release

Facts

Producer
Guido Berlucchi & C. · visiting guide
Grapes
Chardonnay (80%), Pinot Nero (20%)
Classification
DOCG Franciacorta Millesimato Pas Dosé
Oak
Stainless steel; minimum 60 months on lees in bottle; no liqueur d'expedition at disgorgement
ABV
12.5%
Price
EUR 32 to 45 at retail
Drinking window
0-10 from disgorgement
First vintage
2010
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Berlucchi '61 Nature

What does Berlucchi '61 Nature taste like?

Lemon zest, green apple, chalk, fresh almond and brioche on the nose; lemon pith, saline minerality, patisserie cream and fine green herbs on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a long finish from 60 months on lees.

What does Nature mean?

Berlucchi's term for Pas Dosé / Dosaggio Zero: no liqueur d'expedition is added at disgorgement, leaving residual sugar under 3 grams per litre. The style exposes the wine's natural acidity and minerality.

When should I drink '61 Nature?

Drink from release to 10 years from disgorgement. The chalky, saline core benefits from at least 2 years from disgorgement before drinking.

Tags

chardonnay dry high acid medium body medium term mood elegant mood refreshing occasion aperitivo occasion dinner party occasion special old world pairs with aperitif pairs with oysters pairs with shellfish pairs with sushi pairs with white fish pinot nero price premium sparkling traditional vegan

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