Bellavista
Franciacorta Alma Assemblage 2
| Denomination | DOCG Franciacorta Extra Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Lombardy (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | Chardonnay, Pinot Nero |
| Aging | Aged on the lees for about 30 months; 32% of the wines aged in barrels; reserve wines aged in wood |
- Metodo Classico Extra Brut: Franciacorta DOCG Bellavista, lively mousse and creamy texture
- Grape blend: 86% Chardonnay, 13% Pinot Noir, 1% Pinot Blanc; hand-picked grapes
- Ageing: around 30 months on the lees; 32% of base and reserve wines aged in wood
- Aromatic profile: yellow citrus fruits, ginger and beeswax, with pronounced mineral nuances
- At the table and serving: ideal as an aperitif, with raw seafood, fish and cheeses; serving temperature 6–8 °C
Description
What kind of wine it is
Bellavista's Franciacorta Extra Brut is a rigorous Traditional Method sparkling wine, created from a meticulous blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Blanc. In the glass, it displays a crystalline hue, enlivened by an extremely fine and persistent perlage. The bouquet is clear and precise, characterised by notes of yellow citrus fruits, fresh ginger and beeswax, enriched by pronounced mineral nuances. On the palate, it expresses vibrancy and a pleasant creaminess, releasing hints of citron, white plum and aromatic herbs that lead the sip towards a mineral finish of great depth.
Where it comes from
This wine is produced in Lombardy, in the heart of Franciacorta, from vines with an average age of around thirty years. The grapes come from sixty different vineyards that give rise to ninety-one separate selections, including historic plots such as Favento, Uccellanda, Rocchetta and Casotte. The high planting density and low yields ensure the utmost expression of the terroir. The fragmentation of the vineyards allows for the harvesting of grapes with great character, translating the natural viticultural vocation of the soil into a wine with a distinct profile.
How it is produced
Production begins with a rigorous manual harvest, followed by the extraction of only the free-run must to preserve the purity of the juice. The prise de mousse takes place according to the slow steps of the Traditional Method, completed by manual riddling. The wine then matures for about thirty months on the lees, essential for imparting structure and complexity. The skilful use of wood enriches the sensory profile: part of the base wines and reserves mature in barrels, giving the blend a profound and harmonious balance.
History and Curiosities
Born from a deep passion for artisanal excellence, Bellavista signs this prestigious Franciacorta DOCG. The Alma Assemblage Extra Brut is the emblematic expression of the winery, skilfully created by blending grapes from as many as ninety-one different plots. Its superior quality lies in the rigorous manual harvest and the addition of fine reserve wines matured in wood. The slow rest of thirty months on the lees gives the glass profound complexity and extremely fine bubbles, offering a dynamic, enveloping taste with extraordinary mineral harmony.
Awards
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4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1977
- Oenologist: Francesca Moretti
- Bottles produced: 1.600.000
- Hectares: 207
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| Name | Bellavista Franciacorta Alma Assemblage 2 Extra Brut |
|---|---|
| Type | White extra brut |
| Denomination | Franciacorta DOCG |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | Chardonnay, Pinot Nero |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Vendor | Bellavista |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born from a deep passion for artisanal excellence, Bellavista signs this prestigious Franciacorta DOCG. The Alma Assemblage Extra Brut is the emblematic expression of the winery, skilfully created by blending grapes from as many as ninety-one different plots. Its superior quality lies in the rigorous manual harvest and the addition of fine reserve wines matured in wood. The slow rest of thirty months on the lees gives the glass profound complexity and extremely fine bubbles, offering a dynamic, enveloping taste with extraordinary mineral harmony. |
| Origin | Favento, Brede, Uccellanda, Rocchetta, Porte Alte, Sasso, Valli, Cancello Moretti, Casotte, Ceppate |
| Plants per hectare | 5000 vines/ha |
| Yield per hectare | Chardonnay: 100 quintals/ha; Pinot Bianco: 90 quintals/ha; Pinot Nero: 90 quintals/ha |
| Harvest | From 25 August to 4 September (manual harvest) |
| Fermentation | Approximately 30 months |
| Production technique | Metodo Classico (traditional method) |
| Wine making | Manual harvest in small 13 kg crates; free-run must (first and second fraction); secondary fermentation in 2022; manual riddling; 32% of the wines aged in barrels; ageing on the lees for about 30 months; Traditional Method. |
| Aging | Aged on the lees for about 30 months; 32% of the wines aged in barrels; reserve wines aged in wood |
| Total acidity | 6.3 gr/L |
| PH | 3.13 |
| Residual sugar | 3.5 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |