In the glass
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
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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.
- 2010 — First '61 Nature release
Facts
- Producer
- Guido Berlucchi & C.
- 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.