2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Residual Sugar 4.5 g/L
pH 3.14
Total Acidity 6.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties 59% Chardonnay, 41% Pinot Noir
Region Franciacorta
Soil Morainic, Stony glacial soil
Vine Age 25
Fermentation Vessels Small oak barrels and 50–200 hL stainless-steel tanks
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Agglomerated Cork
Production Details Limited-production cuvée blended from at least 30 selected Bellavista vineyard parcels. Portions were fermented and matured in small oak barrels or 50–200 hL stainless-steel tanks. Red-grape material was partly vinified using submerged-cap maceration, with skin contact continuing until fermentation to obtain delicate colour.
Tasting Notes Delicate pink; persistent bubbles; white peach, wild strawberry, golden apple, rosehip and toast; dry palate with fresh, balanced acidity; lingering blackcurrant and sweet almond.
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Vintages
2013 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties 62% Chardonnay, 38% Pinot Noir
Region Franciacorta
Fermentation Vessels Bottle for secondary fermentation
Pressing Method Direct Pressing
Production Details Selected bunches were directly pressed. Base-wine fermentation used selected Saccharomyces cerevisiae at 15–16°C, followed by tartaric stabilization. The tirage used selected S. cerevisiae var. bayanus; secondary fermentation occurred in bottle, followed by 24 months on fine lees, remuage and disgorgement. Recommended serving temperature is 6–8°C.
Tasting Notes Delicate pale pink with small, fine and persistent bubbles; white peach and pear developing into wild strawberry, apple and toast; dry, pronounced palate with high acidity, creamy texture, almond and blackcurrant finish.
Food Pairing Seafood, fish and cheeses
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Via Bellavista, 5, 25030 Erbusco (BS), Italy
Phone
+39 030 7762000
Email
Owner
Moretti Family
Cellarmaster
Richard Geoffroy