Bellavista Saten Brut Vintage 2017 750ml Vintage 2017 750ml
DescriptionExperience the pinnacle of Italian sparkling wine with Bellavista's legendary Satèn Brut 2017, a wine that stands as Franciacorta's answer to the finest Champagnes. From this pioneering estate that helped establish Franciacorta as Italy's premier sparkling wine region comes a Blanc de Blancs of extraordinary finesse and complexity, showcasing what's possible when Italian perfectionism meets méthode champenoise.
Satèn, Franciacorta's unique style characterized by lower pressure and pure Chardonnay, reaches its apex in Bellavista's hands. The 2017 vintage opens with an ethereal bouquet of white flowers, green apple, and citrus zest, enhanced by the complexity that comes from extended lees aging. Notes of brioche, almond cream, and honey add depth, while subtle hints of chalk and wet stone speak to the wine's serious pedigree. The aromatics display remarkable purity and precision, with each element clearly defined yet harmoniously integrated.
On the palate, this Satèn delivers the silk-like texture that defines the style. The lower pressure creates a creamy, almost still wine-like mouthfeel, with ultra-fine bubbles that caress rather than prickle. Flavors of lemon curd, white peach, and green apple are enhanced by notes of hazelnut, fresh croissant, and a subtle minerality that provides backbone. The wine's extended aging on lees has created remarkable complexity while maintaining incredible freshness and vitality. The finish is extraordinarily long and refined, with echoes of citrus, almond, and mineral.
What distinguishes Bellavista's Satèn is their obsessive attention to every detail, from vineyard to bottle. Only the finest Chardonnay from their best sites goes into this cuvée, with harvesting by hand in small boxes and gentle pressing to ensure only the purest juice. The wine spends over 48 months on lees, far exceeding requirements, creating depth and complexity that rivals prestigious Champagnes. The 2017 vintage showcases ideal conditions that produced Chardonnay of exceptional balance and concentration.
This sophisticated sparkling wine transcends typical aperitif status to become a serious gastronomic partner. Its creamy texture and complexity make it ideal for refined seafood preparations - think lobster with butter sauce, seared scallops, or oysters. The wine also excels with delicate white meats, risotto with seafood, or fresh cheeses. For an elevated pairing, serve with truffle-shaved dishes where the wine's texture and complexity create perfect harmony. Serve well-chilled in white wine glasses rather than flutes to fully appreciate its aromatic complexity and enjoy this masterpiece of Italian sparkling wine.
