Bellavista

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

"The Franciacorta Grande Cuvée Alma Non Dosato opens to a very dry and crisp bouquet with tones of citrus, melon, quince and fresh pear. As the wine opens in the glass, you get faint aromas of baked bread or French pastry. This classy Franciacorta sparkler from Northern Italy produces fine and steady beading that forms a light foam at the top." Robert Parker

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

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

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