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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=”17659″ 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":"
Chardonnay (100%), grown in the central parcel of the Arzelle estate vineyard, planted at a high density of 10,000 vines\/hectare.
\nThe cuv\u00e9e is assembled, in the spring following the harvest, with base wines 100% of the same growing year. The wine re-ferments and matures sur lie in the bottle for a minimum of 5 years, followed by a further 6 months after disgorging.
\nThis \u201czero dosage\u201d Blanc de Blancs is generous and deep, offering ripe apricot and melon, and candied apricot, then concluding on a rich note of black liquorice and pan brioche.<\/p>\n
“This finesse-driven wine captivates the senses the moment the cork is pulled. The wine opens with fresh and baked apples, Meyer lemon tart, wildflowers and roasted honey. The palate is lifted and defined by orchard fruits, roasted citrus rinds, notes of cr\u00e8me fra\u00eeche, roasted hazelnuts and minerality. It finishes with an elegant perlage and vibrant acidity. Editor’s Choice”<\/em> – Wine Enthusiast, 95 Points<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Grape:<\/strong> 100% Chardonnay<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":17716,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"yoast_head":"\n