Franciacorta Vittorio Moretti, Bellavista

FRANCIACORTA VITTORIO MORETTI

“The seasonal trend of 2008 followed the usual pattern until the end of April, but in May there was a sudden drop in temperatures reaching a minimum of 11°C, followed by a brief period of rain. These conditions had a positive e_ect, as flowering was postponed by two weeks. The continuous rains during June and July were accompanied by night-time temperatures that settled at a minimum of 12°C in June, reaching 17°C by the end of July. This particular weather pattern was instrumental in the ripening of the grapes; they matured very di_erently, bunch by bunch, vocational area by vocational area, clearly highlighting the diversity of our micro-zones. There is an extraordinary biodiversity in the dramatic variability of bouquet and flavour of the wine selections. The excellent ripening of the grapes, favoured by a warm and sunny August, meant that the harvest was carried out during perfect weather conditions, producing wines with an excellent bouquet, good acidity and excellent ageing possibilities. As is always the case with Vittorio Moretti reserve, one of Bellavista’s finest vintages”

(Mattia Vezzola Enologo di Bellavista)

Colour: pale yellow, with abundant reflections of youth

Perlage: extremely fine, with well-defined pearls

Bouquet: full, complex and reminiscent of sweet white paste fruit, with a hint of boiled chestnut and laurel, jam and candied citrus fruit, elderflower and wildflower honey. The progressive verticality highlights the uniqueness of character

Taste: matches the nose, excellent density and depth covering the whole tongue. Excellent persistence, and notable volume and crispness, along with complexity and freshness. A sweet and marked acidity suggests its ability to prevail, to please the most discerning palates. Outstanding elegance

Time and silence

It matures in the Bellavista cellars for atleast 7 years from the time of the grape harvest

The grapes

58% Chardonnay, 42% Pinot Noir