Bellavista

Finely yeasty and opulent scent 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

"Lots of white pepper and apple puree with some lemon-rind character on the nose and palate. Some flint, too. It’s medium-bodied with a linear, flavorful palate. Dry and delicious." James Suckling

Pinot Nero and Chardonnay give this exceptional Franciacorta a delicate salmon red with an orange touch. In the nose strawberry fruit, a hint of black currant and fine floral nuances. Freshly structured on the palate, with lively mousseux and delicate red-berry aromas underscored with citrus. A light-footed character with elegance, character and grace right through to the finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Subtle aromas of sliced peaches, strawberries, rose petals and slate follow through to a medium to full body with layers of fruit and underpinning acidity. It’s compact and beautiful." James Suckling

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

"An aromatic note of marzipan wafts from the glass of this balanced version, with a refined mousse and well-cut, snappy acidity framing rich flavors of ripe Gala apple, chalk, biscuit and lemon zest." Wine Spectator

"From a hot and dry vintage, the 2012 Franciacorta Pas Operé Extra Brut is a blend of two-thirds Chardonnay and one-third Pinot Nero. Fruit is rigorously selected only from vines aged 30 years old or more, planted with southeast-facing exposures. Because of the vintage conditions, I pick up on thick, full-bodied aromas of ripe peach, poached pear and honey. There is a sweet floral component to the sparkling wine that reminds me of almond blossom or honeysuckle. This wine comes close to feeling heavy and sticky, but ultimately its natural acidity kicks in to better balance the overall mouthfeel." Robert Parker

"A deep and complex, maturing sparkling wine with a delicate smoky note. Plenty of candied lemon and enormous raciness and drive on the palate, yet there is nothing demanding about this great spumante at all." James Suckling

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

"Intense golden straw yellow. Fine, multi-layered nose of blossom honey, dried apple and vanilla, with airy, delicate brioche notes underscored by citrus zests and aniseed. Filigree mousseux caresses the palate, very full-bodied and complex with a delicate acid nerve testify to remarkable elegance. Extract-rich reverberation with a salty-mineral background. Great length with delicate herbal notes. A nuanced food companion." Falstaff

Flowery, structured and deep - the Riserva Franciacorta Extra Brut Vittorio Moretti, one of the absolutely best spumante that Italy has to offer. Juicy peaches, apricots, mint and flowers in an opulent bouquet. On the palate very lively and pure with balanced notes of oak. A warm, soft wine with great potential for development. SUPERIORE.DE