Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oakoak aged

Drinking window

Best 0 to 10 years from disgorgement.
disgorgement0 yrs10 yrs12 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: wild strawberry, raspberry, pomegranate, rose petal, brioche

Palate: red apple, redcurrant, creamy mousse, delicate citrus

Pinot Nero-led single-vintage Rosé from Bellavista's Erbusco vineyards. Wild strawberry and rose petal aromatics over a creamy mousse with 48 months on lees.

What it pairs with

  • Tonno scottato Find tonno scottato on TableJourney →
    Lightly seared tuna meets the wine's pomegranate and rose petal lift; high acidity cuts through the sesame crust.
  • Tortelli alla zucca
    Pumpkin tortelli's sweet umami pairs with the wine's red apple and redcurrant; creamy mousse handles the burnt butter.
  • Strawberry mille-feuille
    Wild strawberry aromatics mirror the dessert; brut dosage and high acidity keep it from cloying.

History

Bellavista's single-vintage Rosé, launched a year after the Vintage Satèn. Sits in the Vintages tier with 48 months on lees.

  1. 1985: First Vintage Rosé release

Facts

Producer
Bellavista · visiting guide
Grapes
Pinot Nero (65%), Chardonnay (35%)
Classification
DOCG Franciacorta Rosé Brut
Oak
Vinified partly in oak; minimum 48 months on lees in bottle
ABV
12.5%
Price
EUR 55 to 80 at retail
Drinking window
0-10 from disgorgement
First vintage
1985
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Bellavista Vintage Rosé

What does Bellavista Vintage Rosé taste like?

Wild strawberry, raspberry, pomegranate, rose petal and brioche on the nose; red apple, redcurrant, creamy mousse and delicate citrus on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a long finish.

When should I drink Bellavista Vintage Rosé?

Drink from release to 10 years from disgorgement. Younger releases lead with wild strawberry; older releases develop more brioche and pomegranate depth.

Is the Bellavista Rosé saignée or assemblage?

Bellavista vinifies a Pinot Nero-led Rosé Brut with 48 months on lees. The Vintage Rosé sits in the same single-vintage tier as the Vintage Satèn and the Pas Operé.

Tags

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