The winery
Bellavista
Franciacorta winery founded in 1977; produces traditional-method Franciacorta and still terroir wines, including the Curtefranca “Convento Santissima Annunciata” (Chardonnay).
- Lombardy (Franciacorta) · Italy
- Since 1977
- 20 products
The story
Founded in 1977 by Vittorio Moretti; remained a family-owned estate (Moretti family) focused on the hillside vineyards of Franciacorta.
Production philosophy
Approach focused on terroir and single vineyards (crus), artisanal quality, precision in vineyard and cellar work, and valorizaton of distinct cru expressions.
Terroir and vineyards
Located in Franciacorta (province of Brescia) on Collina Bellavista; the Convento Santissima Annunciata wine comes from the vineyard at the convent on Monte Orfano (Curtefranca DOC, Chardonnay).
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Chardonnay
- Pinot nero
- Pinot bianco
What makes it distinctive
- Headquarters and vineyards on Collina Bellavista, the heart of the estate.
- Specializing in Franciacorta produced by the traditional method, blended from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Blanc.
- 'Our Sense of Place' approach focused on individual vineyards and terroir
- Vineyards identified and showcased as crus
- Iconic lines such as Alma and Riserva Vittorio Moretti
