The Bellavista “Cuvée Franciacorta” non-vintage Brut is made up of a blend of chardonnay and pinot noir and is really a dead-ringer for a top bottle of non-vintage Brut Champagne, albeit with the unique soil signature of Franciacorta. The bouquet is a really lovely mélange apple, pear, fresh-baked bread, lovely, Italian soil tones and a topnote of white flowers. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied, crisp and beautifully balanced, with elegant mousse, fine focus and a long, complex and quite dry finish. While this is a Brut, it probably has quite a low dosage and really works well at the table. Fine, fine juice. 2014-2020+. 91+