Bellavista Franciacorta Alma Brut NV (375ml) CS20230713 electric minerality and a long

electric minerality and a long and lingering finish

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Bubbles with a sense of address — and no reason to save them for an occasion

Bellavista Franciacorta Alma Brut NV (375ml) CS20230713 electric minerality and a longFranciacorta is Italy's answer to Champagne, made by the same painstaking bottle fermented method, and Bellavista is one of its most prestigious houses. Founded by Vittorio Moretti in 1977, the estate assembles its 'Alma' Brut from dozens of separately fermented parcels, ages it long on the lees, and even riddles the bottles by hand. This half bottle format is the smart move: a serious, Champagne method sparkler sized for two glasses, a gift, or a