Some time ago Kings and Emperors were so many, but in recent years there are less, leaving space for what are called democratic governments, although in many cases it seems more like a plutocracy, luckily he’s there: Berlucchi Cuvee Imperiale Brut Metodo Classico , a democratic emperor!
Berlucchi Cuvee Imperiale Brut Metodo Classico is a democratic emperor as it allows to be enjoyed by everyone thanks to its relatively low price .
Joking aside , it is a classic method sparkling wine of excellent quality ( VSQ ) obtained mainly from grapes of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in small quantities and obviously vinified in white .
As sparkling wine may be drunk as an aperitif or for a toast , I continue to insist with the pairing sparkling wine – fish.
After the phase of the typical bang in the opening, pouring it affects not just to the pale yellow color, but because of the dense foam that is abundant and persistent, almost foamy .
As the foam is vanished you can admire the abundant perlage , but it’s not too exuberant , the bubbles are not jumping in the eye when approaching the glass to his nose.
Why bring the glass to your nose? To smell the perfume of the Berlucchi Cuvée Imperiale Brut Metodo Classico, initially straw and yeast then go to the fruity and warming . ( Actually, the best perfume it gives off when it is too hot to drink , a mixture of raisins and juice very intense ) .
Stop smelling it, and let’s drink it , serve at a temperature of 6-7 degrees ( I like it cold ) is clean and dry on the palate in the mouth and then leaves a trail like fruity aftertaste .
I used it throughout the meal with fish, perhaps too strong with cold starters , it is ideal with warm and with the main dishes . With the grill must have been good , but it was already finished…
As a final note it should be noted that the Berlucchi Cuvee Imperiale Brut is available in a wide range of formats:
- Demi (Half bottle) 0,375 l
- 0,75 l bottle .
- Magnum 1,5 l.
- Jeroboam 3 liters .
- Mathusalem 6 l .
- Nebuchadnezzar 15 liters .
The summary sheet :
Region -> Lombardy .
Zone – > Miscellaneous in between Lombardy and Trentino .
Grapes -> 10 % Pinot Noir, 90 % Chardonnay .
Alcohol -> 12,5% vol.
Price – > 12 € for 75 cl , but the price of Berlucchi Cuvee Imperiale Brut does not increase regularly with other formats , you must think to 6 liters can cost up to 160 €
Alleged Calories -> 75 Kcal/100ml .