Bellavista brut Chardonnay, Pinot Nero, Magnum 1,5lt, 2008

The 2008 Bellavista Pas Opéré (or Gran Cuvée Brut) is a standout vintage from one of Franciacorta’s most prestigious houses. While 2008 was a challenging year in many parts of Europe, the specific microclimate of the Erbusco hills in Lombardy allowed for a long, slow ripening period. This resulted in a sparkling wine of extraordinary linear acidity and structural longevity.