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Wine Description
The Story
Pinot Noir (100%). Minimum 60 months on the yeast. Forceful, recalling black liquorice and earthy mineral.
Wine Information
GRAPES
100% pinot noir, grown in Berlucchi high-density estate vineyards, in Borgonato: the Quindicipiò and Brolo vineyards, overlooking Palazzo Lana Berlucchi.
YIELD
Varies between 80-100 quintals per hectare, with a yield in must of 35%.
VINIFICATION
Made from the free-run must, obtained by a gentle, gradual pressing. Initial fermentation is in stainless steel. Small lots are then transferred to oak barriques, where they mature sur lie for 6 months.
MATURATION
Assemblage of the cuvée in the spring following harvest, with only wine from that specific vintage, selecting only the finest lots. Bottled with a liqueur de tirage of 20 g/l sugar and cultured yeasts. Maturation sur lie for a minimum of 60 months, followed by an additional 6 months following disgorgement.
STYLE
Extra Brut
TECHNICAL DATA
alcohol 12.5%, residual sugar 1.5 g/l, total acidity 7.5 g/l, pH 3.05
