Bellavista
Franciacorta Brut Teatro alla Scala 2021
| Denomination | DOCG Franciacorta Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Lombardy (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 75% Chardonnay, 25% Pinot Nero |
| Aging | Aged in 35% barrels, 65% stainless steel; matured on the lees for at least 36 months |
- Limited edition: Cuvée Teatro alla Scala vintage 2021 signed by Bellavista
- Traditional Method: Bottle refermentation and 36 months on the lees for greater finesse
- Blend: 75% Chardonnay and 25% Pinot Noir for elegant balance and structure
- Aromatic profile: Hawthorn, candied citrus fruits, balsamic bay leaf and pastry notes
- Pairings: Ideal for aperitif, raw shellfish, sea bass tartare and herb risottos
Description
What kind of wine it is
This elegant Franciacorta stands out for its profound sensory profile. Crafted from a meticulous blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes, it displays a brilliant brightness enhanced by an exquisitely fine perlage. On the nose, it offers clear notes of hawthorn, interwoven with hints of white fruit, candied citrus, balsamic bay leaf and subtle pastry nuances. On the palate, it reveals a creamy texture, with a long finish reminiscent of yellow jam and incense. It is a rigorous example produced according to the Traditional Method, ideal for accompanying refined starters, raw shellfish and herb risottos.
Where it comes from
The origins of this excellence are rooted in Lombardy, among the hills of Erbusco. The vineyards selected by Bellavista are cultivated using the Guyot system and benefit from optimal exposure from south to south-east. The vines grow at an altitude between 180 and 350 metres, conditions that ensure perfect sunlight. The rigorous selection of individual plots allows the terroir of origin to be enhanced, giving the grapes excellent expressiveness and a clear gustatory dynamic.
How it is produced
Production begins with a careful selection of the grape bunches. The first fermentation of the base wines takes place in steel tanks and, in part, in small French oak barrels, an essential step in defining the aromatic structure. After blending, the prise de mousse occurs, carried out by refermentation in the bottle as required by the Traditional Method. The patient ageing on the lees lasts for at least thirty-six months, allowing the wine to develop a complex creamy texture and a persistence of great elegance.
History and Curiosities
Dedicated to the renowned temple of opera, the cuvée Bellavista Franciacorta Teatro alla Scala Brut 2021 is the prestigious honorary wine of the winery. The result of a rigorous selection of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, this limited edition fully reflects the character of the vintage. The patient 36-month maturation on the lees imparts an aristocratic structure and extraordinary ageing potential. Highly acclaimed by critics, this Traditional Method offers a sip of profound elegance and complexity, celebrating the great excellence of Italian winemaking.
Awards
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2021
4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2021
2This guide is highly respected and offers the most comprehensive review of Italian wines. It has a long tradition and is based on blind tastings carried out by over 100 experts.
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2021
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2021
4Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
- Start up year: 1977
- Oenologist: Francesca Moretti
- Bottles produced: 1.600.000
- Hectares: 207
In the beginning it was just a few hectares, a family house and adjacent wine cellar, with the desire to make good wine to share with friends. But the power of the dream is overwhelming, fuelled by Vittorio Moretti's innate inclination to achieve perfection in all his work. Trips to France are decisive, there one breathes a new air, learns from the great masters, discovers places and people whose existence revolves around wine. Read more
| Name | Bellavista Franciacorta Teatro alla Scala Brut 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | White brut |
| Denomination | Franciacorta DOCG |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 75% Chardonnay, 25% Pinot Nero |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Vendor | Bellavista |
| Story | History and Curiosities Dedicated to the renowned temple of opera, the cuvée Bellavista Franciacorta Teatro alla Scala Brut 2021 is the prestigious honorary wine of the winery. The result of a rigorous selection of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, this limited edition fully reflects the character of the vintage. The patient 36-month maturation on the lees imparts an aristocratic structure and extraordinary ageing potential. Highly acclaimed by critics, this Traditional Method offers a sip of profound elegance and complexity, celebrating the great excellence of Italian winemaking. |
| Origin | Franciacorta, Erbusco (Brescia), Lombardia, Italia |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 5000 |
| Yield per hectare | 100 q/ha |
| Harvest | End of August |
| Fermentation | At least 36 months |
| Production technique | Traditional method (champenoise) with bottle fermentation |
| Wine making | First fermentation in stainless steel and in French oak barriques (about 25–30% of the base wines), with a rigorous selection of individual vineyards; part of the base wines ferments and matures in small 228 L French barriques and the remaining part in stainless steel. Traditional method with secondary fermentation in the bottle and ageing on the lees for at least 36 months. |
| Aging | Aged in 35% barrels, 65% stainless steel; matured on the lees for at least 36 months |
| Total acidity | 6.4 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |