Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 0 to 5 years from disgorgement.
disgorgement0 yrs5 yrs8 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 acidityDryMedium finish

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

  • Salmone affumicato Find salmone affumicato on TableJourney →
    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.

  1. 2010: First '61 Rosé release

Facts

Producer
Guido Berlucchi & C. · visiting guide
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.

Tags

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