Bellavista
Franciacorta Brut Teatro alla Scala 2022
| Denomination | DOCG Franciacorta Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Lombardy (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 79% Chardonnay, 21% Pinot Nero |
| Aging | Ageing of the base wines: 57% in stainless steel and 43% in small oak barrels; ageing on the lees for approximately 40 months. |
- Grape variety and origin: DOCG Franciacorta from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, Erbusco.
- Method and dosage: Traditional Method, disgorgement 2026, dosage 0 g/l, 12.5% vol.
- Aroma: Citrus, orange blossom, elderflower, white-fleshed fruit and ginger.
- Flavour and bubbles: Extremely fine perlage; crisp and lively taste, persistent finish.
- Edition and awards: Limited edition; Tre Bicchieri, Parker 91, Suckling 95.
Description
Type of wine
Franciacorta Teatro alla Scala Brut by Bellavista is a white wine produced in Lombardy through a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Nero, crafted according to the principles of the Traditional Method (Metodo Classico). In the glass, it presents a citrine yellow colour, shot through with bright golden reflections and supported by a very fine and persistent perlage. It features clear notes of citrus, orange blossom, elderberry, white-fleshed fruit and ginger. On the palate, it reveals a markedly fresh sip, capable of lingering consistently into a persistent finish.
Origin
Its geographical origin is entirely linked to Franciacorta. Specifically, the provenance of this wine is concentrated in the territory of the municipality of Erbusco. This specific cultivation area is situated within the province of Brescia, defining a product deeply rooted in the Lombardy landscape.
Production process
The production stages begin with a rigorous manual harvest, followed by a careful pressing operation aimed at extracting and selecting only the free-run must. Subsequently, the base wines undergo a structured ageing period, resting in stainless steel tanks and inside small oak barrels. The entire production cycle faithfully follows the Traditional Method, incorporating manual riddling of individual bottles. The wine completes its technical journey with a long ageing on the lees, which continues consistently for about forty months.
History and facts
This vintage sparkling wine is presented as an exclusive Teatro alla Scala Limited Edition. The 2022 vintage was characterised by a mild winter and limited rainfall, which made it complex. Despite the climatic challenges, the twenty-eight-year-old vines maintained excellent vitality, and the harvest proved to be balanced and elegant. Amongst the prestigious awards assigned in 2013 are the renowned Gambero Rosso Tre Bicchieri and an excellent critical score from James Suckling.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
- Start up year: 1977
- Oenologist: Francesca Moretti
- Bottles produced: 1.600.000
- Hectares: 207
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| Name | Bellavista Franciacorta Teatro alla Scala Brut 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | White brut |
| Denomination | Franciacorta DOCG |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 79% Chardonnay, 21% Pinot Nero |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Vendor | Bellavista |
| Story | History and facts This vintage sparkling wine is presented as an exclusive Teatro alla Scala Limited Edition. The 2022 vintage was characterised by a mild winter and limited rainfall, which made it complex. Despite the climatic challenges, the twenty-eight-year-old vines maintained excellent vitality, and the harvest proved to be balanced and elegant. Amongst the prestigious awards assigned in 2013 are the renowned Gambero Rosso Tre Bicchieri and an excellent critical score from James Suckling. |
| Origin | Franciacorta, Erbusco (Brescia), Lombardy, Italy |
| Plants per hectare | 5,000 vines per hectare |
| Yield per hectare | Chardonnay: 100 quintals per hectare; Pinot Noir: 90 quintals per hectare |
| Harvest | Summer 2022 (8–24 August 2022) |
| Production technique | Traditional Method |
| Wine making | Traditional Method Sparkling Wine: manual harvest (8–24 August 2022), pressing using only free-run must; ageing of the base wines: 57% in stainless steel and 43% in small oak barrels; creation of the blend in April 2023 and tirage in May 2023; manual riddling; ageing on the lees for approximately 40 months; disgorgement scheduled for 2026 with a dosage of 0 g/l. |
| Aging | Ageing of the base wines: 57% in stainless steel and 43% in small oak barrels; ageing on the lees for approximately 40 months. |
| Total acidity | 6.3 gr/L |
| PH | 3.05 |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |