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90
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Berlucchi 2002 Cellarius Rose Sparkling (Franciacorta)

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One of the most successful rosé sparklers out of this part of Italy, this wine offers a beautifully delicate ensemble of forest berry, rose petal, violets, white cherry and peach. Tangy and crisp in the mouth; this is a special sparkler with a feminine touch. Imported by Selected Estates of Europe Ltd.  — M.L.  (6/1/2006)
90
points

Berlucchi NV Cuvèe Imperiale Max Rosé Sparkling (Franciacorta)

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Chardonnay, Pinot Nero and Pinot Bianco make up this peach-colored rosé sparkler. Aromas include creamy yeast, rose petal, pink grapefruit and lemon zest. The wine is fresh, firm and offers tart apple flavors on the close.  — M.L.  (7/1/2009)
90
points

Berlucchi NV Cuvée 61 Brut Chardonnay (Franciacorta)

  1. $22
This fresh, creamy Chardonnay-based sparkler is making waves thanks to its crisp acidity and full-bodied mouthfeel. The balance is spot-on, with delicate aromas of apricot, baked bread and sweet citrus that are backed by smooth and persistent perlage.  — M.L.  (12/1/2012)
89
points

Berlucchi NV Cellarius Rose Sparkling (Franciacorta)

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Cranberry, peach, raspberry and fresh fruit tones characterize this luminous rosé sparkler. The wine boasts persistent perlage and very good intensity of flavors and length.  — M.L.  (7/1/2009)
89
points

Berlucchi NV Cuvée Storica Brut Sparkling (Franciacorta)

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  1. $32
There’s a tiny component here of Pinot Nero that adds fresh floral and fruity highlights to the creamy consistency of this mostly Chardonnay-based sparkler. Aromas include acacia, peach and smooth yeast. It’s a low-key, but friendly bubbly wine.  — M.L.  (7/1/2009)
89
points

Berlucchi NV Cuvée 61 Rosé Sparkling (Franciacorta)

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  1. $39
This boasts a light peach-pink color and bears yeasty aromas of baguette, exotic fruit, pineapple and ripe melon. The finish shows bright accents of sour orange rind or grapefruit.  — M.L.  (8/1/2012)
88
points

Berlucchi NV Cuvée Imperiale Brut Sparkling (Franciacorta)

Redolent of lighter aromas like melon, white peach and almond skin, this is a polished and linear sparkler that delivers nice acidity and long persistence after an initial carbonization sting.  — M.L.  (6/1/2006)
87
points

Berlucchi 2002 Cellarius Brut Sparkling (Franciacorta)

One notch up on the aromatic intensity ladder but slightly muddled in its complexity. The aromas are fresh, but lie somewhere between flowers and fruit. Silky, rich and smooth on the palate.  — M.L.  (6/1/2006)
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