Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 0 to 6 years from disgorgement.
disgorgement0 yrs6 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: white peach, candied citrus, white flowers, brioche, fresh almond

Palate: ripe apple, lemon zest, creamy mousse, almond paste

Bellavista's base cuvée built on a deep reserve-wine library spanning over a decade. Chardonnay-led with a creamy mousse, white peach lift and a fine almond patisserie finish.

What it pairs with

  • Vitello tonnato Find vitello tonnato on TableJourney →
    Cool veal with tuna-mayonnaise sauce finds a foil in the wine's creamy mousse and high acidity; classic Lombard aperitivo pairing.
  • Burrata with anchovies Find burrata with anchovies on TableJourney →
    Almond paste aromatics mirror the burrata's lactic core; saline anchovy is carried by the wine's mineral backbone.
  • Risotto agli scampi
    Creamy mousse pairs with the Carnaroli starch; lemon zest aromatics echo the langoustine's sweet flesh.
  • Pollo alla Brescia
    Local rotisserie chicken finds a peer in the wine's brioche aromatics; high acidity scrubs the roasted skin's fat.

History

Vittorio Moretti's flagship base cuvée, launched four years after he founded Bellavista in 1977. The deep reserve-wine library is the wine's signature.

  1. 1977: Bellavista founded by Vittorio Moretti
  2. 1980: First Alma Cuvée Brut release

Facts

Producer
Bellavista · visiting guide
Grapes
Chardonnay (80%), Pinot Nero (18%), Pinot Bianco (2%)
Classification
DOCG Franciacorta Brut
Oak
Vinified partly in stainless steel and partly in small oak barrels; minimum 30 months on lees in bottle
ABV
12.5%
Price
EUR 35 to 50 at retail
Drinking window
0-6 from disgorgement
First vintage
1980
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Bellavista Alma Cuvée Brut

What does Bellavista Alma Cuvée Brut taste like?

White peach, candied citrus, white flowers, brioche and fresh almond on the nose; ripe apple, lemon zest, creamy mousse and almond paste on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a long finish.

What makes Alma Cuvée different from other Franciacorta Brut?

The depth of the reserve-wine library. Bellavista carries reserve wines from more than a decade of vintages, which gives Alma its consistency and patisserie weight; the cuvée is the volume base and the calling card of the house.

When should I drink Alma Cuvée?

Drink within 0 to 6 years of disgorgement. The wine carries a creamy mousse and almond patisserie aromatics that fade past six years; younger releases are at their freshest.

What food pairs with Alma Cuvée Brut?

Vitello tonnato and burrata are canonical Lombard pairings. Risotto agli scampi and Brescian rotisserie chicken also work because the wine's creamy mousse handles starch and roasted fat.

Tags

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