TEATRO ALLA SCALA
BRUT MILLESIMATO 2020
BELLAVISTA WINERY • FRANCIACORTA • ITALY
"The stage of the senses: a score of golden bubbles that celebrates the perfect harmony between technical rigor and artistic passion."
The Great Opera of Bellavista
Teatro alla Scala Brut 2020 is not just a wine, it is an event. Crafted by the Bellavista winery in the heart of Franciacorta, this Millesimato represents the most rigorous selection of the estate's best plots. A significant portion of the base wines is fermented and aged in small white oak barrels for seven months, providing unusual structure and longevity. After blending, the wine rests on its lees for a minimum of 4 years, achieving a complexity that evokes the grandeur of the Milanese theater from which it takes its name.
1. Identity Profile
Specific Origin: Calcareous hills of Erbusco, Lombardy, Italy.
Winery: Bellavista (Heritage of Franciacorta).
Composition: Predominantly Chardonnay with a structuring touch of Pinot Nero.
Aging: 48 months on its lees (Metodo Classico).
Vintage: 2020 (Millesimato of great freshness and mineral power).
Volume: 750 ml.
2. Sommelier's Notes
Appearance: Pale gold color with intense greenish reflections. The perlage is a dance of tiny, extremely persistent, and elegant bubbles.
Nose: A bouquet of great breadth. Notes of white flowers, candied citrus, acacia honey, and a complex background of brioche bread, salted butter, and toasted nuts are perceived.
Palate: The attack is majestic and enveloping. It presents a vibrant acidity that sustains a dense and structured body. The finish is mineral, long, and marked by a savoriness that recalls the calcareous terroir from which it comes.
3. Architecture of the 2020 Millesimato
4. Pairing and Gala Service
Gastronomy: Due to its great structure, this Franciacorta is a wine for pure gastronomy. It pairs sublimely with stuffed pasta dishes with seafood, grilled lobster, white meats in creamy sauces, or a saffron risotto with gold leaf. It is also the ideal companion for aged goat cheeses.
Service: Serve at a temperature between **6°C and 8°C**. The use of wide glasses for vintage sparkling wines is recommended, allowing the wine to oxygenate and reveal all its tertiary notes.
Technical Sheet and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What differentiates it from the Alma Assemblage edition?
While the Alma seeks the consistency of the house style, the Teatro alla Scala is a Millesimato (Vintage). This means it has a much longer aging period (4 years vs 2.5) and reflects specifically the climate and power of the 2020 vintage.
Is it a collectible wine?
Yes. Each year the case and label change, inspired by the opera season of the Teatro alla Scala, making it a cult object for music and wine lovers alike.
What is its aging potential?
Thanks to its high concentration and partial barrel aging, this 2020 will be able to evolve magnificently in the bottle over the next 8 to 10 years.