Bellavista Gran Cuvee Alma: The Sparkling Sidekick You’ve Been Searching For!

Today, we’re going to uncork and taste another one of Franciacorta’s great legends: the classic method sparkling wine Bellavista Gran Cuvée Alma. This classic bubble can be served as an aperitif or with a meal.

It is a classic blend of 77% Chardonnay, 22% Pinot Noir, and a pinch of Pinot Blanc (1%), which does not need further refinement in the bottle; when it comes out, it is fresh, elegant enough, and ready to drink.

Ok, but is this Franciacorta Bellavista Gran Cuvée Alma good or not?

When the subject is a Franciacorta wine, talking about whether it is good is superfluous; the question is no longer whether it is good but whether it has a calibrated price, typicality, pleasantness, and elegance. The average quality of Franciacorta is very high, and the quality bar continues to rise year after year. Good is not enough.

What is often missing is the character—that push, the pulp, the depth—and not so much the goodness that is generally always present. Obviously, we are talking about wineries that work well, winemakers, or even large companies that in any case aim for a wine of depth.

And then we come to the classic method sparkling wine Bellavista Gran Cuvée Alma: we immediately tell you it is a product born not to disappoint expectations; it is very sharp, ethereal, with citrus notes and a soft, creamy background that rounds off the taste and leaves the palate satisfied by a fruity caress.

It is a medium-structured wine, mineral just right, pushed by an acid extension that gives rhythm and vivacity, but it never dares too much; it is very calibrated; it moves step by step in a sapid, however pleasant, crescendo. Let’s say that the protagonist is the Chardonnay with its enveloping flavor, the Pinot Noir adds a pungent touch, and the Pinot Blanc flowers to no end.

It doesn’t want to overdo it or aim for the stars, but just to be a precise sparkling wine, an excellent companion for fish, shellfish, or seafood lunches.

Don’t ask too much of it; it’s not a sample of typicality; it doesn’t represent who knows what relationship with the Franciacorta terroir; it’s a good wine, without high notes, period.

The bouquet

Nose dominated by yeasts with bread crust, lime, lemongrass, and white flowers. Yellow pulp fruit and a slight mineral note that almost fades into mint. Grassy background of lemon cream and marzipan It doesn’t have an exaggerated variety, but the aromas are marked by cleanliness and have a nice length.

The taste of Franciacorta sparkling wine Bellavista Gran Cuvée Alma

In the mouth, it is fresh but graceful, slightly sapid, with a gentle carbonic note that tickles the palate and then leaves room for the range of flavors of the yeasts, which unfold between flavors of orange peel and butter. well-balanced, compact, fast, and never banal.

Fair persistence and thickness.

Pleasantness taken to the extreme

It won’t be a bomb or a distillate from the Reims mountain, but it isn’t flat or predictable either, and you can serve it with a thousand dishes or as an aperitif.

Price

25–26: Let’s say it is acceptable but not exactly calibrated.

Pairings

• Your mineral and saline notes make you the perfect match for some linguine alle vongole, bringing out the briny flavors of the clams and balancing the richness of the dish.
• And let’s not forget about those pan-seared scallops with lemon butter sauce – your crisp, refreshing acidity cuts through the buttery goodness, creating a delectable balance of flavors.

• Prosciutto and melon skewers? Don’t mind if we do! Your fresh, fruity notes complement the sweetness of the melon and the savory saltiness of the prosciutto, making for a perfectly balanced pairing. And let’s not forget about that creamy burrata with roasted tomatoes and basil – your crisp acidity complements the creamy texture of the cheese while the roasted tomatoes and basil bring out your fruity notes.
• And chicken Milanese with arugula salad? You two were just meant to be! Your bright acidity and mineral notes pair perfectly with the crisp, golden chicken Milanese, while the peppery flavor of the arugula salad complements your citrusy notes.
• Let’s not forget about those sushi rolls with tuna and avocado – your mineral and saline notes are the perfect match for the umami flavors of the sushi while your bright acidity cuts through the richness of the avocado. And lobster risotto with Parmigiano Reggiano? Oh, you fancy huh? Your crisp, refreshing acidity balances the rich, buttery flavors of the lobster risotto, while the Parmigiano Reggiano adds a nutty, salty flavor that pairs perfectly with your mineral notes.
• Mushroom and truffle risotto? Don’t mind if we do! Your crisp acidity and mineral notes complement the earthy, umami flavors of the mushrooms and truffle, creating a harmonious pairing. And last but not least, lemon and herb roasted chicken – your bright citrus notes are just what the doctor ordered to pair with the lemon and herbs in the chicken, while your crisp acidity helps cut through the dish’s richness. Franciacorta Bellavista Gran Cuvée Alma, you are one heck of a wine!