ALMA ASSEMBLAGE
NO. 1 EXTRA BRUT
BELLAVISTA WINERY • FRANCIACORTA • ITALY
"The soul of Italian style: a symphony of light, freshness and volume that captures the eternal harmony of the Franciacorta hills."
The Excellence of Bellavista
Alma Assemblage No. 1 is the culmination of the philosophy of Bellavista, founded in 1977 by the Moretti family. Based in Erbusco, in the heart of Franciacorta, the winery uses grapes from its own vineyards. This Extra Brut is made by assembling base and reserve wines, part of which ferments and matures in small oak barrels. After a second fermentation in the bottle and about 30 months on its lees, the result is a sparkling wine of great finesse, with a persistent bubble and a vibrant character.
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1. Identity Profile
Specific Origin: Franciacorta hills, Lombardy, Italy.
Winery: Bellavista.
Varietals: 86% Chardonnay, 13% Pinot Nero, 1% Pinot Bianco.
Aging: About 30 months on lees.
Style: Extra Brut (dry, elegant and vertical).
Volume: 750 ml.
2. Sommelier's Notes
Appearance: Straw yellow with greenish reflections. The perlage is very fine, dense and constant.
Nose: Broad and welcoming. Notes of ripe white fruit (pear, apple), spring flowers, citrus and a character of bakery and toasted nuts.
Palate: The attack is fresh and dynamic, followed by generous volume and a creamy texture. The finish is long, elegant and balanced by a citrus acidity that cleanses the palate.
3. Alma Assemblage Architecture
4. Pairing and Gala Service
Gastronomy: Ideal for high-end appetizers, seafood risottos, white fish carpaccio or Mediterranean dishes such as salt-baked branzino. Its structure also lets it pair with white meats and medium-aged cheeses. See the guide to wines for seafood.
Service: Serve between 6 °C and 8 °C, in wide "tulip" glasses to appreciate its aromatic complexity.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is Franciacorta the same as Prosecco?
No. Unlike Prosecco (Charmat method), Franciacorta is made by the traditional method of bottle fermentation, like Champagne, which gives finer bubbles and complex aromas of yeast and toasted bread.
What does No. 1 in the name mean?
It is the first assemblage of Bellavista's Alma line, a selection of base wines and reserve wines from different vintages that seeks a consistent style year after year.
What is its cellaring potential?
Although it is released at its peak of freshness, its structure lets it stay vibrant and gain notes of honey and dried fruit over the next 3 to 5 years in cellar conditions.
What makes Bellavista's Alma Assemblage different?
It is an assemblage of wines from about 60 plots of the estate and reserve wines from different vintages, with part of the base wines aged in small oak barrels, which adds complexity and texture.
Where can I buy Alma Assemblage No. 1 Extra Brut sparkling wine?
At La Cava Shop, with free shipping from $1,499 MXN and 90 days for free returns.