Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 5 to 25 years from disgorgement.
disgorgement5 yrs25 yrs27 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

Full-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: candied citrus, yellow peach, brioche, toasted hazelnut, honey

Palate: dried apricot, lemon curd, patisserie cream, graphite minerality

Bellavista's Riserva, named after founder Vittorio Moretti and released only in declared vintages. Chardonnay-Pinot Nero blend with 7 years on lees, candied citrus and patisserie depth over a graphite finish.

What it pairs with

  • Risotto al tartufo bianco d'Alba Find risotto al tartufo bianco d'alba on TableJourney →
    Seven years on lees deliver the autolytic creaminess to carry white truffle's musky aromatics over Carnaroli rice; classic Lombard pairing.
  • Lobster Thermidor
    Patisserie cream and lemon curd pair with the brandy butter sauce; high acidity scrubs the shellfish richness.
  • Foie gras with brioche
    Honey and brioche aromatics mirror the toast; graphite minerality cuts through the rich liver.

History

The prestige Riserva that anchors Bellavista's reputation, named after founder Vittorio Moretti of the Terra Moretti group. Declared only in the best vintages with 7 years on lees.

  1. 1977: Bellavista founded by Vittorio Moretti
  2. 1979: First Riserva Vittorio Moretti vintage

Facts

Producer
Bellavista · visiting guide
Grapes
Chardonnay (60%), Pinot Nero (40%)
Classification
DOCG Franciacorta Riserva Extra Brut
Oak
Vinified partly in small oak barrels; minimum 7 years on lees in bottle, declared only in the best vintages
ABV
12.5%
Price
EUR 130 to 200 at retail
Drinking window
5-25 from disgorgement
First vintage
1979
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Bellavista Riserva Vittorio Moretti

What does Bellavista Riserva Vittorio Moretti taste like?

Candied citrus, yellow peach, brioche, toasted hazelnut and honey on the nose; dried apricot, lemon curd, patisserie cream and graphite minerality on the palate. Full-bodied with high acidity and a long, autolytic finish from seven years on lees.

How often is the Riserva Vittorio Moretti released?

Only in declared vintages. Bellavista commits to the Riserva only when the harvest passes the cellar's threshold for autolytic ageing potential, so the wine is not produced every year.

When should I drink the Riserva Vittorio Moretti?

Drink from release and across 5 to 25 years from disgorgement. The cuvée rewards patient cellaring; the patisserie autolysis and graphite minerality deepen between 10 and 20 years from disgorgement.

Tags

cellar worthy chardonnay dry full body high acid iconic mood contemplative mood elegant occasion celebration occasion cellar occasion special old world pairs with aged cheese pairs with foie gras pairs with shellfish pairs with truffles pairs with white fish pinot nero price fine vegan

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