Franciacorta Fratelli Berlucchi 1986
The Franciacorta Fratelli Berlucchi 1986 is a sparkling wine produced by the Azienda Agricola Fratelli Berlucchi S.p.A. Presented in a 1500ml magnum format, this 1986 vintage is classified as a Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC) and V.S.Q.P.R.D. It is crafted in the Brut style with an alcohol volume of 12%.
This wine originates from Franciacorta, located south of Lake Iseo between the city of Brescia and the Alps. Franciacorta is widely recognized as Italy's most prestigious area for sparkling wine production and is often considered the country's equivalent to Champagne. The wine is made using the metodo tradizionale (classic method), which is the standard for the area, typically utilizing grape varieties such as Chardonnay, Pinot Nero, and Pinot Bianco.
The Franciacorta area is situated within Lombardy, a region known as Italy's economic engine. Viticulturally, Lombardy offers an incredible geographical span, ranging from the dramatic northern mountains to the southern plains. The region is particularly famous for two extremes: the classic method sparkling wines of Franciacorta and the steep alpine terraces of Valtellina, where the Nebbiolo grape is cultivated under the local name Chiavennasca.
The history of the wine
Below, you can delve into the history of this wine — its producer, grape, area, and region.
Lombardy
Lombardy is Italy's economic engine room, but in terms of wine it is a region with an incredibly wide range - from the dramatic mountains in the north to the misty plains in the south.
The region is particularly famous for two extremes: Franciacorta, which is Italy's answer to Champagne (made in the classic method), and Valtellina in the Alps, where the Nebbiolo grape is grown on dizzyingly steep terraces under the name Chiavennasca.
When this wine was made, the world looked very different. Here are some of the stories that unfolded while this bottle quietly aged in its cellar.
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