CUVÉE IMPERIALE BRUT
Its eclectic personality has made it the icon of Berlucchi toasts around the world. Ideal as an aperitif, it is suitable for all types of appetisers and for accompanying flavourful fish, rice, pasta, white meats, and fresh cheeses.
GRAPES
Chardonnay (90%) and Pinot Noir (10%), from the best vineyards in the 19 municipal areas of Franciacorta.
YIELD
9,500 kg of grapes per hectare with 60% must yield, equivalent to 7,600 bottles per hectare.
VINIFICATION
Gentle, gradual pressing of clusters with fractioning of the must; alcoholic fermentation in steel vats.
MATURATION
Assemblage of the cuvée in the spring following harvest, with the addition of 10% reserve wines from previous vintages. Second fermentation in the bottles and maturation sur lie for a minimum of 18 months followed by an additional 2 months after disgorgement.
STYLE
Brut.
SIZES AVAILABLE
Half bottle 375 ml, standard bottle 750 ml, Magnum 1.5 l, Jeroboam 3 l.
SENSORY CHARACTERISTICS: APPEARANCE
Soft generous mousse with fine, lingering bead.
SENSORY CHARACTERISTICS: COLOUR
Straw-yellow with subtle greenish hues.
SENSORY CHARACTERISTICS: BOUQUET
Rich and lingering and complex with floral and fruit notes, and subtle fragrance of yeast and crusty bread.
SENSORY CHARACTERISTICS: PALATE
Clean-cut and full-bodied with appealing, emphatic fruity notes and fine acidity.
PAIRINGS
An ideal aperitif as well as with starters, and dishes based on fish, rice, pasta, white meats, full-flavoured fish and fresh cheeses.
SERVING TEMPERATURE
6 – 8 °C.