Franciacorta

Classic Franciacorta made from Chardonnay with aromas of ripe, tropical fruits and a little brioche. Fresh, dry and finely bubbly on the palate, the ideal aperitif. SUPERIORE.DE

"A balanced, biscuity sparkling with aromas of dried apples, lemons, pastries and toasted almonds. Medium-bodied with vibrant acidity and sleek bubbles." James Suckling

Very fine perlage, noble fragrance of light fruits, aromatic herbs and vanilla, elegant on the palate. The high-quality Cuvée Imperiale is full-fruited, stimulating, soft and persistent on the palate. SUPERIORE.DE

Subtly fine aroma of bread crust and white peach, with hints of almond. Long and extremely pleasurable the fresh, clear taste - an affordable classic! SUPERIORE.DE

"The Franciacorta '61 Brut blends power with richness and bright, primary fruits to create a wonderfully pleasing experience. Citrus-tinged apples and apricots mingle with dried field grass and hints of brioche. It's teeming with energy but also soft and soothing, with a slightly exotic and almost-tropical note on the palate. Minerals and residual acids slowly fizzle out, leaving a complete fresh sensation." Vinous

"A rich and creamy Franciacorta that remains fresh and graceful thanks to a backbone of mouthwatering acidity. Offers a crowd-pleasing mix of baked melon, lemon-infused pastry cream, chopped hazelnut and candied ginger." Wine Spectator

"Elegant, mature yellow fruit, brioche, honey and herb on the nose, rounded juicy fruit and a cool minerality to the palate." Decanter

Berlucchi's 61 Satèn is a soft, creamy Franciacorta. In the glass, it has an intense straw-yellow colour with fine, even perlage and delicate foam. Smells of bread dough, apple pie and lemon peel, very aromatic and well structured on the palate. SUPERIORE.DE

"This elegant sparkler opens with delicate scents of hawthorn and white stone fruit. On the dry palate, firm acidity and a lively, refined perlage accompany juicy Bartlett pear, white peach and lemon drop before closing on a hint of white almond." Wine Enthusiast

Franciacorta Satèn, made from the best Chardonnay grapes of the vintage, seduces with a complex bouquet of citrus fruit aromas and fresh yeasty pastries. Enveloping and creamy on the palate, structured and harmonious, very persistent and with a nutty finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Anyone who is pinning their hopes on the new year and would like to toast to it should consider doing so with this Franciacorta. It is noble and displays the lightness with which the Italians have always managed to get through all crises. But it would be even better to drink it afterwards (or before) with a meal. With its restrained foam (= Satèn), it is ideal with salmon, oysters, carp and whatever else you give yourself as a present at Christmas and New Year's Eve." Jens Priewe (weinkenner.de)

Franciacorta Millesimato Brut perfectly combines the elegance of Chardonnay and the aristocracy of Pinot Nero. Rich bouquet with memories of ripe yellow fruits. Intensely aromatic on the palate, with very fine persistent perlage and creamy foam. This Brut accompanies starters or the entire menu. Perfect! SUPERIORE.DE

"Sparkling, light yellow-green, strong perlage. Very intense and complex nose of fresh apple, some jasmine blossom, camomile and sea salt. Round and smooth in the attack and course, spreads well, fine perlage, a discreet bitter note in the final." Falstaff

Franciacorta Nature dosaggio zero, from white vinified Pinot Nero and classic Chardonnay, was pressed from the assemblage of the best grapes and without the addition of any dosage. And this is how this pure, unadorned elegance is created. Intensely fragrant, full-bodied, balanced and persistent. Very fine and distinctive with just 1.90g/l residual sugar. SUPERIORE.DE

"Pale straw yellow with persistent perlage. Medium expression on the nose, delicate lemon and light honey. Very present on the palate with perky perlage, spreads well, then minimally bittersweet in the finish." Falstaff

Alma Gran Cuvée - a Franciacorta in the typical Bellavista style, modern and yet very elegant and complex. Aromatic bouquet, fine perlage, wonderfully integrated fruit and delicate melting on the palate, harmoniously long and deep. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright, luminous greyish yellow with golden shimmer, very fine perlage. The nose shows distinctly ripe notes of raspberry, lots of brioche. Inviting in the attack and course, shows a distinctly creamy consistency, in the final delicately bitter with good pressure." Falstaff

White vinified Pinot Nero with complex aromas, body, persistence and elegance. Intense yellow with a delicate copper hue. Powerful on the palate with fine, persistent perlage and foam. With just 3g of residual sugar, a very precise and racy Franciacorta. SUPERIORE.DE

Cherry-pink with a brilliant core. The bouquet is delicate and lightly toasted, of hazelnuts and cherries, wild berries, delicate tea nuances. Very fruit-driven palate, opens on ripe raspberry, draws a fine bow with crisp melting, dry, punchy final." SUPERIORE.DE

"Enticing aromas suggesting crushed mint, fennel seed and red woodland berries waft out of the glass. Silky and vibrant, the palate delivers tart cherry, pomegranate, star anise and a dollop of pastry cream set against a smooth, polished perlage. Bright acidity lifts the savory flavors." Wine Enthusiast

Here comes the new archaic form of Franciacorta - hardly any residual sugar, no dosage, but purism in its purest form. Fresh and direct in the bouquet, yet finely polished and not overbearing. Highly elegant on the palate with fine perlage and a lot of agility. For all its liveliness, it is always sensual, almost distinguished and discreetly enigmatic and of the greatest harmony. A fresh and crisp sparkling wine from the best producers and currently one of the most characterful representatives of its kind. SUPERIORE.DE

The excellent Cuvée Prestige is a perfect archetype of its DOC: elegant, fresh, full, with continuous perlage, elegant creaminess and beautiful body. SUPERIORE.DE

"Very precise and well judged even if it's mostly on the nose rather than the palate. Very, very slightly sweet but not aggressively so. Very well made." Jancis Robinson

Alma Rosé is the youngest offspring of Bellavista's top-class Franciacorta family. Radiant rosé with golden reflections. Fine, refined perlage with a dynamic foam. Its generous aromas are characterised by fragrant nuances of white Mediterranean flowers that harmonise with ripe citrus fruits. Then, fresh and intense notes of yellow fruits, nectarines and lychees reveal themselves with generous accents of red berries, pomegranate and pink elderflower. In between, delicate chords of white chocolate, cocoa, almonds and marzipan resound. The taste corresponds perfectly with the nose and is subtle, silky, seductive and persistent. The fine structure reveals a unique lightness. Long-lasting persistence. We are delighted by its crystalline freshness and linearity. SUPERIORE.DE

Fine Franciacorta Brut with a new name and in light yellow gold with delicate mousseux. In the nose very complex and intense, characterized by fine ripe yeast notes, after brioche, finely spiced, juicy yellow fruit, some peach and citrus. On the palate complex and powerful, juicy fruit, plus the fresh structure, a seductive minimal extract sweetness in the aftertaste and fine red-berry nuances in the finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Brilliant, bright straw yellow. Smells in the nose of wax, vanilla beans, pears, bananas, in the aftertaste clearly of honey, very golden nose. Shows itself on the palate with beautiful fruit and pleasantly integrated perlage, golden, extract sweet fruit, good length, requires a large Burgundy glass". Falstaff

Brut Nature is Guido Berlucchi's vintage Franciacorta made from Chardonnay and Pinot Nero, which does without any dosage at all and thus rounds off the 61 collection perfectly at the top. This line represents the birth year of the first Franciacorta, which was created in 1961 in the century-old Berlucchi vineyards. The grapes come from four vineyards between Corte Franca and Provaglio d'Iseo. The cuvée perfectly embodies the expression of the terroir in its purity, showing the fascination of the Chardonnay and the minerality of the Pinot Noir. The bouquet exudes just these honestly fragrant tones, rich on the palate and with a lot of soul. Quite big! SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2014 Nature '61 wafts up with a pretty display of white smoke and peach skins enriched by a hint of almond paste. This traverses both savory and sweet, while also being decidedly saline in style, as green apple gives way to sour citrus and a hint of custard toward the close. Residual acids keep the mouth watering for more, as gingery spice lingers, and inner florals fade. This is nicely done." Vinous

"Bone-dry and loaded with finesse, this blend of 70% Chardonnay and 30% Pinot Nero offers delicate scents of spring wild flower, brioche and ripe orchard fruit. Vibrant, focused and savory, the palate features yellow pear, apple and lemon zest alongside hints of hazelnut. Bright acidity keeps it energized while an extremely refined perlage lends elegance." Wine Enthusiast

The "61" line stands for the birth year of the first Franciacorta, which was created in 1961 in the centuries-old Berlucchi vineyards. The grapes come from four vineyards between Corte Franca and Provaglio d'Iseo.

Delicate peach-pink. Beguiling aroma of cranberry, citrus with a mineral component. On the palate, a fine bread and yeast note mixed with the power, acidity and tannin of the Pinot Nero, rich foam and a fine, consistent perlage. Finishes with an aristocratic hint of bitterness and graceful creaminess. SUPERIORE.DE

"Intense bright pink with copper accents. Opens in the bouquet on candied tangerines and fresh strawberries, slightly iodine, then almond cream and fine meadow herbs. Stretches lively across the tongue, with crisp acidity, tense, taut on the draw, showing grip and good length, finishing animatingly salty." Falstaff

"Enticing scents of bright red berry, rose, cedar and delicate, yeasty whiffs recalling fresh bread dough float out of the glass. Bone-dry and supremely elegant, the savory, understated palate suddenly blooms on the midpalate, delivering juicy pomegranate, blood orange, star anise and crushed mint alongside racy acidity and an extremely refined perlage." Wine Enthusiast

Pinot Nero and Chardonnay give this exceptional Franciacorta a delicate salmon red with an orange touch. On the nose, strawberry fruit, a hint of blackcurrant and fine floral nuances. Freshly structured on the palate, with a lively mousseux and delicate red berry aromas underpinned with citrus. A light-footed being with elegance, character and grace until the finish. SUPERIORE.DE

Smells finely yeasty and opulent of tropical fruits. Excellent personality, elegant, full-bodied and with a great balance between fruity softness and structure. Oenologist Mattia Vezzola and Bellavista also set standards with their Satèn in terms of complexity and depth. SUPERIORE.DE

The quintessence of Franciacorta and the winery's top product - full-bodied, elegant, extremely fine. The optimally developed bouquet of tropical fruits and dried fruits shows itself manifold, the terroir and the signature of the winery are unmistakable. Powerful and fresh on the palate, the taste is an explosion of nuanced flavours. Only 7,000 bottles are produced each year. SUPERIORE.DE

Bellavista's Pas Operé enchants with an elegant peach aroma and fine nuances of mandarin oranges. Elegant and balanced on the palate with lively acidity and good minerality. An extraordinary Franciacorta of all-embracing complexity. SUPERIORE.DE

Classic Franciacorta made from Chardonnay with aromas of ripe, tropical fruits and a little brioche. Fresh, dry and finely bubbly on the palate, the ideal aperitif. SUPERIORE.DE

"A balanced, biscuity sparkling with aromas of dried apples, lemons, pastries and toasted almonds. Medium-bodied with vibrant acidity and sleek bubbles." James Suckling

Exceptionally fine Spumante with a delicate fruity bouquet of raspberry, acacia honey and apricot and a beautiful yeasty note. Bright, rich straw yellow, persistent, fine perlage. Ripe, with wonderfully integrated wood underlay, very full, long and intense on the palate. SUPERIORE.DE

Dosage Zero is irresistible in its statement and the perfect balance of all components. Numerous fruit aromas in the fine taste, yeasty nuances in the centre and pleasant minerality in the long bone-dry finish. SUPERIORE.DE