Alma Gran Cuvée brut Franciacorta DOCG 1,5 l Magnum - Bellavista

The top-rated Alma Gran Cuvée brut Franciacorta 1.5 l Magnum from the wine-growing region of Lombardy presents itself in the glass with brilliantly shimmering golden yellow. The perlage of this Spumante appears in the glass as extremely fine, elegant and long-lasting. In the center, this wine also displays reflections. When swirling the glass, this Spumante is characterized by an incredible lightness that lets it dance nimbly in the glass. The nose of this Spumante from Lombardy delights with aromas of lavender, lily, honeysuckle and orange blossom. Its distinctly fruity character in particular makes this wine so special.

This Italian wine impresses with its elegantly dry taste profile. It was bottled with exceptionally little residual sugar. This is a genuine quality wine that clearly stands out from simpler qualities and thus, despite all its dryness, this Italian captivates with the finest balance. Excellent flavor does not necessarily require a lot of residual sugar. On the palate, this light-footed Spumante is characterized by an incredibly creamy and crisp texture. On the finish, this Spumante from the Lombardy wine-growing region finally delights with considerable length. Hints of pear and quince appear again. In the aftertaste, mineral notes from the limestone-dominated soils are also added.

Vinification of Bellavista Alma Gran Cuvée brut Franciacorta 1.5 l Magnum

The elegant Alma Gran Cuvée brut Franciacorta 1.5 l Magnum from Italy is a cuvée, vinified from the grape varieties Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Noir. The grapes grow under optimal conditions in Lombardy. Here, the vines sink their roots deep into limestone soils. Quite clearly, the Alma Gran Cuvée brut Franciacorta 1.5 l Magnum is also shaped by the climatic and stylistic factors of the Franciacorta DOCG. In the truest sense of the word, this Italian can be described as an Old World wine that presents itself in an extraordinarily impressive way. After the harvest, the grapes are brought to the winery as quickly as possible. There they are selected and gently pressed. This is followed by the fermentation of the base wines. After the assemblage of the cuvée, further maturation follows on the basis of the traditional bottle fermentation method. Afterwards, the Bellavista Alma Gran Cuvée brut Franciacorta 1.5 l Magnum matures in the bottle for several months and is finally disgorged.

Food recommendation for Bellavista Alma Gran Cuvée brut Franciacorta 1.5 l Magnum

Enjoy this Spumante from Italy well chilled at 8–10°C as an accompanying wine with wok vegetables and fish, omelette with salmon and fennel, or coconut-lime fish curry.

Awards for the Alma Gran Cuvée brut Franciacorta 1.5 l Magnum from Bellavista

In addition to an excellent price-pleasure ratio, this Spumante from Bellavista can also boast numerous awards and top ratings beyond 90 points. In detail, these are

• I Vini di Veronelli – 2 stars
• James Suckling – 91 points
• Wine Spectator – 89 points

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