Bellavista – Curtefranca Vigna Convento SS. Annunciata – Franciacorta – D.O.C. – White Wines – Luxury Limited Edition – 750 ml – Avvenice

Bellavista – Surprising Personality and Character, Grace and Lightness: The Unique Style of Franciacorta

It was born in Franciacorta in 1977 by the will of the entrepreneur Vittorio Moretti, who decided that year to transform a small wine business founded on a few hectares owned by the family into a company. They are located on the Bellavista hill, so named for the splendid position that, from a single point, embraces Lake Iseo and the entire Po valley up to the Alps. With foresight, Vittorio Moretti pays particular attention to the purchase of new vineyards up to the current 203 hectares of vineyards, included in the area of vocation of the “Franciacorta”.

Bellavista – Curtefranca Vigna Convento SS. Annunciata – Franciacorta – D.O.C. – White Wines – Luxury Limited Edition – 750 ml

The vineyard of SS. Annunciata is located on Monte Orfano, as is the convent of the same name dating back to 1449. The friars who take care of this mystical and spiritual place have chosen Bellavista to revive a unique and unrepeatable vineyard, whose traces date back to the beginning of the millennium. The total 5.45 hectares enjoy a Mediterranean climate, are characterized by two distinct parts and as many types of soils, above and below a tree that delimits them. Two plots that obviously have specific care, separate harvests and different paths in the cellar that give life to a small cuvée. The 100% chardonnay must ferments in small 3-4-year-old oak barrels. Here it rests, subsequently, for 12 months and at least another 2 years in the bottle. The color is bright straw yellow, the inviting and multifaceted aromas offer nuances of old rose and geranium, pineapple and apricot. In the mouth the wine is surprising, capable of combining ripe tones with an original mineral and acid vein. Savory, fresh and long lasting finish.

Bellavista Curtefranca Vigna Convento SS. Annunciata

On Mount Orfano, the convent of the ss. Announced has been a place of the spirit since 1449 and Bellavista was chosen by the friars to revive a unique and unrepeatable vineyard of 5.45 hectares whose traces date back to the beginning of the millennium.

Above and below a tree that divides it into two parts, we have identified two different and yet complementary soils. The two plots, harvested and raised separately, give life to a small cuvée of still wine. It combines the harmony between the freshness typical of the northern regions and the intense aromas of the Mediterranean.

Scent

Wide and inviting bouquet of ripe fruit, old rose, geranium, apricot and pineapple. The sensation of minerality is surprising. The memory of vanilla is elegant and persuasive. Excellent balance and freshness of taste which is fully manifested in the long persistence and flavor.

Grapes

65 % Chardonnay

Farming Systems

Guyot

Plant Density

5000 plants / ha

Yield

80 Quintals / Ha

Average Age of The Vines

28 years

Refinement

100 % pièces

Acidity

6.1

Tasting Notes

Deep straw yellow in the glass. The olfactory bouquet is wide and inviting, composed of hints of apricot, pineapple, melon and peaches, to which are added nuances of geranium, rose and vanilla. The palate follows the nose, being enriched by a pleasant mineral vein. Excellent persistence and balanced acid shoulder.

Pairings

It requires in combination with savory first courses or preparations based on white meat. Try it with risotto with curry and chicken breast.