Nestled in the foothills of the Alps is the wine area of Franciacorta, where, in 1961, the history of Franciacorta started in the Guido Berlucchi cellar.
60-90: Franciacorta’s Berlucchi celebrates two birthdays
By David Williams | May 12 2021
Berlucchi founder Franco Ziliani with a bottle of 1961 Pinot di Franciacorta. Photography courtesy of Berlucchi
Leading Italian sparkling wine producer Guido Berlucchi has announced details of a range of activity to honor two significant anniversaries: the 60th anniversary of the first-ever bottle of Franciacorta, produced by the estate in 1961, and the 90th birthday of the estate’s founder, Franco Ziliani.
The celebrations start on July 7, 2021, with a 60/90 party at Palazzo Lana in Borgonato, the historic 15th-century seat of Guido Berlucchi, to honor both Ziliani’s 90th birthday and his achievement in setting the Franciacorta story in motion with the 1961 Pinot di Franciacorta.