In the glass
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
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Risotto al tartufo bianco d'Alba
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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.
- 1977 — Bellavista founded by Vittorio Moretti
- 1979 — First Riserva Vittorio Moretti vintage
Facts
- Producer
- Bellavista
- 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.