Bellavista

Alma Gran Cuvée - a Franciacorta in the typical Bellavista style, elegant and complex. Aromatic bouquet, on the palate great fruit and delicate melt, harmoniously long. SUPERIORE.DE

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

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 a delicate red berry aroma underlaid with citrus. A light-footed character with elegance, character and grace until the finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"A very sophisticated rosé with a rose-petal, orange-blossom and nectarine nose, leading into a wonderful combination of caressing silkiness and animating freshness. Long and delicate finish. Did I say seduction?" James Suckling

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. SUPERIORE.DE

"A pure expression of Chardonnay, the 2014 Franciacorta Brut Satèn is a downplayed and extremely delicate sparkling wine. The finessed and subtle nature of the wine is further reinforced by the cool and moist characteristics of the 2014 vintage (that generally resulted in thinner, lighter wines). This expression is aged in a combination of steel and barrique. Once the cuvée is established, the wine ages in bottle for four years. This results in a delicate bouquet that is accented by candied lemon, almond, grapefruit and freshly baked bread." Robert Parker

"Very fine and complex candied-citrus aromas, the creaminess from yeast contact beautifully matched with the elegance from the base wine, to create a silky whole that glides effortlessly over your palate." James Suckling