Franciacorta Extra Brut 'Alma Assemblage 1' Bellavista

The Franciacorta 'Alma Assemblage 1' Extra Brut from the renowned Lombardy winery Bellavista bears witness to the elegant and ever-balanced touch of the house's sparkling wines, witnessing a fascinating new chapter in Bellavista's history. In fact, the 'Alma Assemblage 1' collection, composed of three different labels, was released in 2024, following up an ambitious project born in 1977 "with the aim of seeking the pure essence of harmony". The number 1 underlines the fact that each vintage is a new beginning, something unique and unrepeatable, which needs to be listened to and then interpreted by the winery.

Bellavista's Extra Brut Franciacorta 'Alma Assemblage 1' is made from a solid base of Chardonnay grapes (86%), combined with 13% Pinot Noir and 1% Pinot Blanc. The grapes, harvested entirely by hand using small crates, come from countless plots scattered throughout the territory, with vines averaging almost 30 years of age. Approximately 30% of the vintage wine is matured in small oak barrels, and a certain percentage of reserve wine from previous vintages is also used in the preparation of the sparkling wine base. Foaming takes place in the bottle in accordance with the Metodo Classico, combined with at least 30 months of maturation on the lees before disgorging and final dosage as Extra Brut, with 3.5 g/l residual sugar.

The Franciacorta Extra Brut "Alma Assemblage 1" from Bellavista has a bright straw yellow colour and a fine and persistent perlage. The complex aromatic bouquet is characterised by notes of citrus fruits, flowers and aromatic herbs, which are complemented by nuances of baked goods and pastries. On the palate, it is creamy and elegant and at the same time characterised by a dynamic and tense finish that ends with a balanced mineral finish.