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Bellavista
Franciacorta Alma Assemblage 3 Extra Brut
| Denomination | DOCG Franciacorta Extra Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 1,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Lombardy (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Nero |
| Aging | Secondary fermentation in the bottle according to the Traditional Method (sparkling wine production in the bottle), from a blend of several vintages. |
- Denomination: Traditional Method Extra Brut Sparkling Wine DOCG from Erbusco, Lombardy
- Grape varieties: 80% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Blanc and Pinot Noir; blend of various vintages
- Perlage: very fine and persistent bubbles, with a creamy and pinpoint mousse
- Aromas: white flowers, candied citrus fruits, white plum and a hint of balsamic vanilla
- Palate: balanced and structured flavour, savoury-mineral vein and a long, spicy finish
Description
What type of wine it is
Franciacorta Alma Assemblage Extra Brut from Bellavista is a famous Franciacorta with a Controlled and Guaranteed Designation of Origin from Lombardy, featuring an elegant and refined profile. Made from a blend dominated by Chardonnay, combined with Pinot Blanc and Pinot Noir, this Traditional Method sparkling wine perfectly expresses the Extra Brut category. It displays a brilliant yellow colour accompanied by an extremely fine, creamy and persistent perlage. The balance between a delicate savoury-mineral vein and a harmonious structure makes it ideal for those seeking complexity and fragrance in a glass.
Origin
This Franciacorta originates in Lombardy, specifically in the municipality of Erbusco, located in the heart of Franciacorta.
How it is produced
Production scrupulously follows the Traditional Method (Metodo Classico), involving a careful second fermentation in the bottle. This Extra Brut is created from an assemblage of multiple vintages, a technique that enhances the complexity and temporal evolution of the wine. Meticulous care during the winemaking and ageing phases ensures a perfect integration of the varietal characteristics of Chardonnay and the Pinots, resulting in an elegant perlage and a structured and powerful sip, in perfect harmony with its territory of origin.
History and curiosities
This famous sparkling wine originates from the prestigious Bellavista Estate, historically rooted in Via Bellavista in Erbusco, in the beating heart of the renowned Franciacorta wine region in Lombardy. A fascinating peculiarity of this creation lies precisely in its name and its complex genesis: the iconic Alma Assemblage 3 comes to life through a skilful blend of several vintages, masterfully enhancing its temporal evolution. Faithfully produced using the Traditional Method, it represents an absolute tribute to excellence and the Lombard territory.
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Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
- Start up year: 1977
- Oenologist: Francesca Moretti
- Bottles produced: 1.600.000
- Hectares: 207
In the beginning it was just a few hectares, a family house and adjacent wine cellar, with the desire to make good wine to share with friends. But the power of the dream is overwhelming, fuelled by Vittorio Moretti's innate inclination to achieve perfection in all his work. Trips to France are decisive, there one breathes a new air, learns from the great masters, discovers places and people whose existence revolves around wine. Read more
| Name | Bellavista Franciacorta Alma Assemblage 3 Magnum |
|---|---|
| Type | White |
| Denomination | Franciacorta DOCG |
| Size | 1,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Nero |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Vendor | Bellavista |
| Story | History and curiosities This famous sparkling wine originates from the prestigious Bellavista Estate, historically rooted in Via Bellavista in Erbusco, in the beating heart of the renowned Franciacorta wine region in Lombardy. A fascinating peculiarity of this creation lies precisely in its name and its complex genesis: the iconic Alma Assemblage 3 comes to life through a skilful blend of several vintages, masterfully enhancing its temporal evolution. Faithfully produced using the Traditional Method, it represents an absolute tribute to excellence and the Lombard territory. |
| Origin | Franciacorta, Erbusco (Brescia), Lombardy, Italy |
| Production technique | Traditional Method (re-fermentation in the bottle) |
| Wine making | Sparkling wine produced using the Traditional Method (secondary fermentation in the bottle), obtained from a blend of several vintages. |
| Aging | Secondary fermentation in the bottle according to the Traditional Method (sparkling wine production in the bottle), from a blend of several vintages. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |