Bellavista, Franciacorta, Satèn, Lombardy, Italy, 2011
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Tasted by:
(at Decanter's Great Sparkling Exploration 2017, Church House, London, 07 Jun 2017)
Drinking Window: 2017 - 2019
A 100% Chardonnay made in the locally termed satèn style, which means the fizz has a little less pressure akin to a crémant. It has a soft, gentle acidity with a deft, creamy roundness and light to medium weight and structure. It has apple and honeydew melon flavours with a touch of acacia and bread. This is charmingly good to go now and for the next two years.
Producer
Bellavista
Vintage
2011
Wine Type
Sparkling
Colour
White
Country
Italy
Region
Lombardy
Appellation
Franciacorta
Sweetness
Dry
Closure
Cork
Alcohol
12.50%
Body
Medium
Grapes
100% Chardonnay