Franciacorta Brut 2000

Fratelli Berlucchi (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)

Chardonnay (70%), Pinot Bianco (20%), Pinot Nero (10%)
Sparkling Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This Franciacorta shows an intense straw yellow color and nuances of golden yellow, very transparent, good effervescence, fine and persistent perlage. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of banana, apple and bread crust followed by aromas of yeast, chamomile, brioche, litchi, hazelnut and plum. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp and effervescent attack, however well balanced, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of banana, apple and plum. This Franciacorta ages of its lees for at least 36 months followed by 2-3 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Fish and crustaceans appetizers, Pasta and risotto with vegetables, fish and crustaceans, Sauteed and broiled fish

Suggested glass	10 °C (50 °F)
(Mature and Vintage Classic Method Sparkling Wines)

June 2004

Franciacorta Brut Rosé 2000

Fratelli Berlucchi (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)

Chardonnay (70%), Pinot Bianco (15%), Pinot Nero (15%)
Sparkling Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

This wine shows a brilliant cherry pink color and nuances of cherry pink, very transparent, good effervescence, fine and persistent perlage. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of strawberry, cherry and raspberry followed by aromas of cyclamen, yeast, blueberry, blackberry, toasted bread and plum. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp and effervescent attack, however balanced, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of strawberry, cherry and raspberry. This Franciacorta ages on its lees for at least 37 months followed by 2-3 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Broiled fish, Pasta and risotto with fish and crustaceans, Mushroom soups

Suggested glass	10 °C (50 °F)
(Mature and Vintage Classic Method Sparkling Wines)

June 2004

Franciacorta Pas Dosé 2000

Fratelli Berlucchi (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)

Chardonnay (80%), Pinot Bianco, Pinot Nero (20%)
Sparkling Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This Franciacorta shows a pale golden yellow color and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent, good effervescence, fine and persistent perlage. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of pear and apple followed by aromas of yeast, hawthorn, broom, acacia, pineapple, toasted bread, hazelnut and grapefruit. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp and effervescent attack, however well balanced, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of apple and pear. This Franciacorta ages on its lees for at least 37 months and ages in bottle for 2-3 months.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Fish and crustacean appetizers, Pasta and risotto with fish, vegetables and crustaceans, Sauteed white meat, Sauteed fish

Suggested glass	10 °C (50 °F)
(Mature and Vintage Classic Method Sparkling Wines)

Issue 21, Summer 2004

Franciacorta Satèn 2000

Fratelli Berlucchi (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)

Chardonnay (80%), Pinot Bianco (20%)
Sparkling Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This wine shows a brilliant straw yellow color and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent, good effervescence, fine and persistent perlage. The nose reveals good personality with intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of plum, grapefruit and bread crust followed by aromas of hawthorn, pineapple, banana, yeast, litchi, hazelnut and apple. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp and effervescent attack, however well balanced, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of banana, litchi and grapefruit. This Franciacorta ages for at least 37 months on its lees followed by 2-3 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Pasta and risotto with fish and crustaceans, Roasted fish, Stewed fish, Stuffed pasta

Suggested glass	10 °C (50 °F)
(Mature and Vintage Classic Method Sparkling Wines)

Issue 21, Summer 2004

Terre di Franciacorta Bianco 2003

Fratelli Berlucchi (Italy)

Curtefranca o Terre di Franciacorta (Lombardy)

Chardonnay (80%), Pinot Bianco (20%)
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

This wine shows a brilliant greenish yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas that start with hints of pear and hawthorn followed by aromas of pineapple, broom, lemon and apple. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of pear and apple. This wine ages for 6 months in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Appetizers, Cold cuts, Eggs, Pasta and risotto with crustaceans and fish, Vegetables

Suggested glass	10 °C (50 °F)
(Young and Crisp White Wines)

June 2004

Terre di Franciacorta Bianco Dossi delle Querce 2001

Fratelli Berlucchi (Italy)

Curtefranca o Terre di Franciacorta (Lombardy)

Chardonnay (70%), Pinot Bianco (30%)
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

This wine shows a brilliant straw yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean and pleasing aromas that start with hints of toasted wood and banana followed by aromas of yeast, apple, broom, hawthorn, pear and grapefruit. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of pineapple, apple and pear. This wine ages in cask.

Alcohol: 13%

Broiled fish, Roasted fish, Roasted white meat

Suggested glass	11 °C (51 °F)
(Bodied and Mature White Wines)

June 2004

Terre di Franciacorta Rosso 2002

Fratelli Berlucchi (Italy)

Curtefranca o Terre di Franciacorta (Lombardy)

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon (60%), Barbera (10%), Nebbiolo (10%), Merlot (20%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

This wine shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean and pleasing aromas that start with hints of black cherry, plum and black currant followed by aromas of blackberry, violet, vanilla, licorice and hints of mace. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and pleasing crispness, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, good tannins. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry and plum. This wine ages in cask for 12-18 months followed by 6-12 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 12%

Roasted meat, Broiled meat and barbecue, Braised meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	17 °C (62 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

June 2004

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Fratelli Berlucchi

Lombardy (Italy)

Franciacorta Brut 2000

Fratelli Berlucchi (Italy)

Franciacorta Brut Rosé 2000

Fratelli Berlucchi (Italy)

Franciacorta Pas Dosé 2000

Fratelli Berlucchi (Italy)

Franciacorta Satèn 2000

Fratelli Berlucchi (Italy)

Terre di Franciacorta Bianco 2003

Fratelli Berlucchi (Italy)

Terre di Franciacorta Bianco Dossi delle Querce 2001

Fratelli Berlucchi (Italy)

Terre di Franciacorta Rosso 2002

Fratelli Berlucchi (Italy)