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Lombardy is the most populous, richest and most productive region in the country. 16.2% of the national population (10 million people) live there and create 21% of the total GDP.<\/p>\n
The region is an important producer of wines but not really well recognized except Franciacorta, the Italy’s most prestigious sparkling wines.<\/p>\n
If Italy is known for its spaghettis, Rice is very popular in the region, often found in soups as well as risotti, such as “risotto alla milanese”, with saffron. Butter is used, no olive oil!<\/p>\n
The region is famous for its historical figures such as Virgil, Pliny the Elder, Caravaggio, Claudio Monteverdi, Antonio Stradivari, Alessandro Volta and popes John XXIII and Paul VI.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”17658″ img_size=”400×200″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
Berlucchi is the history of the classic Italian sparkling wine and Franciacorta.<\/p>\n
“What if we make a French-style sparkling wine?” This was the question that young oenologist Franco Ziliani asked Guido Berlucchi at the end of the 1950s.<\/p>\n
Guido Berlucchi liked the idea to use his not too stable white wine.<\/p>\n
After a few experiments, almost 3,000 bottles arrived in 1961. “We’ll be drinking them for the next 20 years!” Fortunately, he was wrong.<\/p>\n
Today, Guido Berlucchi means 4 million Franciacorta bottles every year. More than 12 million bottles rest in the cellar.<\/p>\n
Berlucchi has received many awards like \u201cWinery of the Year\u201d by Gambero Rosso in 2022.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
From 2 high-density estate vineyards in Borgonato, the hillslope Quindicipi\u00f2 vineyard and Brolo, with its view of Palazzo Lana Berlucchi.<\/p>\n
The cuv\u00e9e is assembled with the highest-quality base wines, all 100% of the same growing year. The wine re-ferments and matures sur lie in the bottle for a minimum of 10 years, followed by a further 6 months after disgorging. Extra Brut Dosage.<\/p>\n
“The 2011 Franciacorta Riserva Palazzo Lana Extr\u00eame Extra Brut from Guido Berlucchi has a thick layer of creamy peach or apricot that goes beyond the bouquet and ultimately colours the palate richly. These fruits are framed by small hints of exotic spices, cinnamon and caraway. The acidity is lively and the wine finishes on a dry note with a slight effervescence. This is certainly a delicious sparkling food wine.” <\/em>– Wine Advocate, 94 Points<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n “Complex notes of grapefruit, fresh figs, lemons, green apples, walnuts, chalk and salted nuts. It is lively and racy, with a medium body and broad, creamy bubbles. Excellent flavour intensity and persistence with a dry and nutty finish.” <\/em>– James Suckling, 93 Points<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n Grape:<\/strong> 100% Pinot Noir<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":17712,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"yoast_head":"\n