In the glass
Aroma: wild strawberry, raspberry, white flowers, fresh almond
Palate: red apple, redcurrant, creamy mousse, lemon zest
Pinot Nero-led '61 Rosé Brut. Wild strawberry and raspberry aromatics over a creamy mousse, with the same 24 months on lees as the '61 Brut.
What it pairs with
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Salmone affumicato
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Smoked salmon finds a foil in the wine's wild strawberry and lemon zest; creamy mousse pairs with the cured fish. -
Crostini al lardo di colonnata
Cured pork lard on toast meets the wine's red apple and brut dosage; high acidity scrubs the lard fat. -
Tortelli di zucca
Pumpkin tortelli's sweet umami pairs with the wine's red fruit and brut crispness; brioche aromatics echo the pasta.
History
Rosé extension of the '61 line, launched in 2010 to anchor the rosé category at the accessible end of Berlucchi's range.
- 2010 — First '61 Rosé release
Facts
- Producer
- Guido Berlucchi & C.
- Grapes
- Pinot Nero (60%), Chardonnay (40%)
- Classification
- DOCG Franciacorta Rosé Brut
- Oak
- Stainless steel; minimum 24 months on lees in bottle
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 20 to 30 at retail
- Drinking window
- 0-5 from disgorgement
- First vintage
- 2010
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Berlucchi '61 Rosé
What does Berlucchi '61 Rosé taste like?
Wild strawberry, raspberry, white flowers and fresh almond on the nose; red apple, redcurrant, creamy mousse and lemon zest on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a medium finish.
Is the '61 Rosé saigne or assemblage?
Pinot Nero-led with around 60 percent skin-contact saigne for colour; the Chardonnay is white-pressed. Twenty-four months on lees follow the DOCG Rosé minimum.
When should I drink '61 Rosé?
Drink within 0 to 5 years of disgorgement. Younger releases lead with bright wild strawberry; older releases trade fruit lift for almond and brioche depth.