Alma Gran Cuvée brut Franciacorta DOCG - Bellavista

Alma Gran Cuvée brut Franciacorta DOCG - BellavistaIn the glass, the Alma Gran Cuvée brut Franciacorta from Bellavista displays a brilliantly shimmering, golden-yellow color. The bubbles of this sparkling wine sparkle exceedingly fine, elegant, and long-lasting in the glass. In the middle, the color transitions into an expressive hue. When swirled in the glass to introduce some air, this sparkling wine is characterized by an extraordinary brilliance that makes it dance lively in the glass. In the glass, this Bellavista sparkling wine presents aromas of cherry blossoms, apples, violets, Nashi pears, and lilies, complemented by oriental spices, gingerbread spices, and cinnamon. This dry Bellavista sparkling wine is ideally suited for wine drinkers who prefer it absolutely dry. The Alma Gran Cuvée brut Franciacorta comes quite close to this, as it was made with only 7.8 grams of residual sugar. Light-footed and complex, this melting and crisp sparkling wine presents itself on the palate. Thanks to its vibrant fruit acidity, the Alma Gran Cuvée brut Franciacorta appears wonderfully fresh and lively in the mouth. The finish of this maturing sparkling wine from the Lombardy wine region, specifically from Franciacorta DOCG, impresses with a noteworthy aftertaste. The finish is also accompanied by mineral notes from the soils dominated by limestone and gravel. Vinification of Bellavista Alma Gran Cuvée brut Franciacorta The basis for the elegant Alma Gran Cuvée brut Franciacorta from Lombardy is made up of grapes from the varieties Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, and Pinot Noir. The grapes grow under optimal conditions in Lombardy. Here, the vines have their roots deep in soils composed of limestone and gravel. Clearly, the Alma Gran Cuvée brut Franciacorta is influenced by more than just the soil of Franciacorta DOCG. This Italian wine can truly be called a wine of the Old World, as it presents itself extraordinarily impressively. When physiological ripeness is assured, the grapes for the Alma Gran Cuvée brut Franciacorta are harvested exclusively by hand, without the aid of coarse and less selective machines. After harvest, the grapes are immediately brought to the winery. Here, they are sorted and gently pressed. This is followed by the fermentation of the base wines. After blending the cuvée, the wine undergoes further aging based on traditional bottle fermentation. A bottle aging period of 7 months then follows. Food Pairing Recommendations for Bellavista Alma Gran Cuvée brut Franciacorta This Italian sparkling wine is best enjoyed well chilled at 8 - 10°C. It is perfect as an accompanying wine for fruity endive salads, coconut-lime fish curry, or omelet with salmon and fennel. Awards for Bellavista Alma Gran Cuvée brut Franciacorta In addition to its icon wine reputation, this Bellavista wine has also received numerous awards and top scores above 90 points. Specifically, these are: I Vini di Veronelli - 2 stars James Suckling - 91 points Wine Spectator - 89 points