Pas Operé Extra Brut Franciacorta DOCG 1,5 l Magnum 2009 - Bellavista

The Bellavista Pas Operé Extra Brut Franciacorta DOCG from the Bellavista estate enchants with its lush and intense white foam and a constant, long-lasting, very fine perlage in the glass, crystal clear and pure, warm straw-yellow, almost golden colour. On the nose, this wonderful spumante presents itself with intense aromas, complex and charmingly elegant, with aromas of honey, wild flowers, apple, camomile, citrus notes and delicate vanilla, anise and Mediterranean herbs. Full-bodied and dry in taste, without compromise, of excellent structure and at the same time impressive elegance, long lasting on the palate with hints of ripe fruits. Very well balanced acidity, which gives the lively and persistent character of this Northern Italian sparkling wine special freshness and incomparable silkiness.

Vinification of Bellavista Pas Operé Extra Brut Franciacorta from Bellavista

With this Metodo Franciacorta sparkling wine, Bellavista presents a masterful sparkling wine that is regularly awarded the 3 glasses of Gambero Rosso. For the Bellavista Vendemmia Pas Operè 65% Chardonnay and 35% Pinot Noir are vinified. Harvesting is carried out rigorously by hand and very selectively in the estate's own historical vineyards. The vineyards are located in high hills, facing mainly south-east, the average age of the vines is 30 years.

The vinification follows the traditional way. About 50% of the must is fermented in small white oak barrels. After the wine has been filled into the sparkling wine bottles, it matures on the fine yeasts for at least 6 years from the vintage year. At the end of the maturing period the yeasts are removed and - as Pas Operé - filled up with the so-called Liqueur d'expedition, which consists exclusively of wine from the same production.

Food pairings for the Bellavista Pas Operé Extra Brut Franciacorta DOCG

An exclusive, finesse-rich, fresh spumante from the northern Italian Franciacorta, ideal as an aperitif, at a reception, at weddings and elegant occasions, with starters and light dishes.

Awards for the Bellavista Pas Operé Extra Brut Franciacorta DOCG by Bellavista

• Gambero Rosso: 3 glasses for 2009, 2006, 2005, 2004
• James Suckling: 92  points for 2009, 94 points for 2008
• Bibenda (Deumilavini): 5 grapes for 2009
• Wine Spectator: 92 points for 200
• Robert Parker: 93 points for 2008

In 2017, Gambero Rosso named the Bellavista Winery of the Year.