Bellavista
Franciacorta Vittorio Moretti Dosaggio Zero Riserva 2018
| Denomination | DOCG Franciacorta Riserva Dosaggio Zero |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Lombardy (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 60% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Nero |
| Aging | Extended ageing on the lees for 72 months (approximately 7 years); part of the base wines matures in small oak barrels and part in stainless steel. |
- Traditional Method Zero Dosage: Non-dosed sparkling wine, residual sugars 0.8 g/l, dry finish
- Grapes: 60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Noir, for exceptional balance and palate tension
- 72 months on the lees: secondary fermentation in the bottle and manual riddling for structure and refinement
- Aromatic profile: ripe peach, citrus fruits such as bergamot, honey, flowers and hints of cream
- Savoury and persistent taste: very fine bubbles, saline finish; Bibenda 5 Grappoli recognition
Description
What type of wine it is
The Franciacorta Vittorio Moretti Dosaggio Zero Riserva by Bellavista is a rigorous and elegant expression of the Traditional Method. This wine, produced with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes, represents a perfect synthesis of the style of Franciacorta, in Lombardy, under the Franciacorta appellation. It is a wine with a taut and very fresh profile, capable of combining dynamic citrus, hints of ripe fruit such as peach, and delicate touches of small red fruits. On the palate, its soft volume integrates with a marine sapidity and a long, decisive finish. The choice of Zero Dosage enhances its purity, offering a structured and complex tasting experience.
Where it comes from
This Franciacorta originates from the prestigious terroir of Erbusco, extending also to the areas of Nigoline, Torbiato, and Colombaro, in Lombardy. The vineyards, with an average age of 35 years, benefit from optimal microclimatic conditions for the perfect ripening of the grapes. The vines are grown at a high planting density. The rigorous selection of bunches from the estate's best crus authentically and objectively translates the peculiarities of the Brescian viticultural landscape.
How it is produced
The production of this wine follows a meticulous process based on the Traditional Method. After a manual harvest, the free-run must is extracted through soft pressing. A portion of the base wines matures in small oak barrels, while the remaining fraction ages in stainless steel tanks, ensuring an ideal structural balance before blending. Secondary fermentation in the bottle is followed by an extremely long ageing on the lees of 72 months, with manual riddling. Disgorgement takes place without the addition of sugars (Zero Dosage), keeping the original expression of the wine intact.
History and interesting facts
Founded in 1977 in Lombardy, the prestigious Bellavista brand produces the Franciacorta Vittorio Moretti Zero Dosage Riserva 2018, an exceptional cuvée dedicated to its founder, Vittorio Moretti. This Riserva is produced only in excellent vintages; among past harvests, years such as 1984, 1988 and 2018 stand out, the latter being a particularly favourable vintage following the frosts of 2017. The Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes come from 35-year-old vines and rest for 72 months on the lees.
Awards
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2018
5Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
Tasting notes
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Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
15 - 25 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 Vittorio Moretti Dosaggio Zero Riserva 2018 |
|---|---|
| Type | White pas dosé |
| Denomination | Franciacorta DOCG |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 60% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Nero |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Vendor | Bellavista |
| Story | History and interesting facts Founded in 1977 in Lombardy, the prestigious Bellavista brand produces the Franciacorta Vittorio Moretti Zero Dosage Riserva 2018, an exceptional cuvée dedicated to its founder, Vittorio Moretti. This Riserva is produced only in excellent vintages; among past harvests, years such as 1984, 1988 and 2018 stand out, the latter being a particularly favourable vintage following the frosts of 2017. The Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes come from 35-year-old vines and rest for 72 months on the lees. |
| Origin | Erbusco, Nigoline, Torbiato and Colombaro (Franciacorta, Lombardy, Italy) |
| Plants per hectare | 5,000 vines per hectare |
| Yield per hectare | Chardonnay: 100 quintals/ha; Pinot Noir: 90 quintals/ha |
| Harvest | From 22 August to 2 September 2018 |
| Fermentation | 72 months (about 7 years) |
| Production technique | Traditional Method (re-fermentation in the bottle) |
| Wine making | Manual harvest; soft pressing using only the free-run juice (first pressing). Part of the base wines matures in small oak barrels (pièces) and part in stainless steel. Secondary fermentation using the Traditional Method with re-fermentation in the bottle (bottled for the second fermentation in April 2019), manual riddling and long ageing on the lees for 72 months. Disgorgement with Zero Dosage (no added sugar; dosage 1.0 g/l). |
| Aging | Extended ageing on the lees for 72 months (approximately 7 years); part of the base wines matures in small oak barrels and part in stainless steel. |
| Total acidity | 6.6 gr/L |
| PH | 3.14 |
| Residual sugar | 0.8 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |