Bellavista - Grande Cuvée Alma Brut - Franciacorta D.O.C.G. - Luxury Limited Edition - 750 ml

Bellavista - Surprising Personality and Character, Grace and Lightness: The Unique Style of Franciacorta

It was born in Franciacorta in 1977 by the will of the entrepreneur Vittorio Moretti, who decided that year to transform a small wine business founded on a few hectares owned by the family into a company. They are located on the Bellavista hill, so named for the splendid position that, from a single point, embraces Lake Iseo and the entire Po valley up to the Alps. With foresight, Vittorio Moretti pays particular attention to the purchase of new vineyards up to the current 203 hectares of vineyards, included in the area of vocation of the "Franciacorta".

Bellavista - Grande Cuvée Alma Brut - Franciacorta D.O.C.G. - Luxury Limited Edition - 750 ml

Bellavista Grande Cuvée Alma Brut is an excellence of our understanding of Franciacorta. It is the maximum expression of a project that, since 1977, has set itself the goal of seeking the pure essence of harmony. Today, it is a symbol of a tradition that aims to represent, in quality and type, the most mysterious soul of the land of Franciacorta and the oenological style of Bellavista.

This cuvée represents the essence of Franciacorta and the idea of harmony of the Franciacorta Method by Bellavista. It is made with mainly chardonnay grapes, then pinot noir and a small amount of pinot bianco. In the cellar it is assembled by skilled hands, starting from numerous harvest selections and some "reserve" wines from previous vintages, treasure indispensable to perpetuate the style of the house over time. Another decisive factor is the fermentation and élevage of part of the base wines in small barrels of white oak, capable of bringing intensity and complexity. The color of the wine it is straw yellow with green reflections, the perlage is fine and continuous. Wide and enveloping, the aromas range from ripe fruit to fresh flowers, up to hints of vanilla and pastry. In the mouth it is savory and complete, fresh and vibrant, definitely consistent on the aromatic level. Long and harmonious finish.

Grapes

Chardonnay 79 %, Pinot Nero 20 %, Pinot Bianco 1 %

40 Years

For 40 years we have been working to extend the aging time dedicated to alma gran cuvée more and more. In fact, time is our greatest ally in the unfolding of a technique that we have elevated to a real art.

Art

The selection made in the vineyard finds full expression in the cellar where every single parcel is harvested separately to keep the biodiversity heritage sought in the vineyard intact and pure.

Farming Systems

Guyot

Plant Density

5000 vines / ha

Yield

100 q.li/ha

Average Age of The Vines

25 years

Harvest Period

End of August, beginning of September

Refinement

29 % pièces, 71 % stainless steel

Dosage

5 g / l

Acidity

6.4

Tasting Notes

Straw yellow with greenish reflections. The perlage is fine and continuous, with an abundant and persistent crown. On the nose the scent is broad and embraces nuances of sweet and slightly ripe fruit with subtle hints of vegetables and vanilla. In the mouth it is savory and complete, fresh and vibrant with a return of the notes perceived on the nose. The finish is long, elegant and harmonious.

Pairings

Whether you drink it as an aperitif or during a meal, it will accompany numerous fish-based dishes. Crostini with smoked salmon or pasta with lobster sauce.