Producer
Bellavista
Bellavista is a wine producer from Franciacorta (Erbusco, Lombardy) best known for its Franciacorta wines and for a limited production of wine distillates. Among its spirits labels is 'Arzente', a wine distillate made from Chardonnay and blended from several vintages.
- Erbusco · Lombardy · Italy
- Since 1977
- 20 products
The story
Founded in the 1970s by Vittorio Moretti, Bellavista has grown to become a reference point in Franciacorta. The company has developed an extensive estate of vineyards around Erbusco and has established a production recognized for its elegance and attention to the territory. The history and the family link with the Moretti ownership are documented in the company's official information.
Production philosophy
Bellavista prioritizes expression of the territory and a recognizable style based on quality, respect for the vineyard and artisanal care. For its distillates, the choice falls on estate-grown raw materials and on practices that highlight the product's wine origins.
Territory
Franciacorta (Erbusco), Lombardy, Italy
Production method
For 'Arzente' Bellavista declares a batch distillation of only Chardonnay wines carried out in Charentais copper pot stills, followed by aging in small white oak casks and the blending of distillates from different vintages.
Distillation
Batch distillation in Charentais copper pot stills
Ageing
Aging in small white oak casks; blending of different vintages (some components aged over 20 years)
Characteristics
- Type
- Producer
- City
- Erbusco
- Categories
- wine distillates
- Italian brandy
- wine producer
- Raw materials
- Chardonnay wines
- Casks and ageing vessels
- small white oak casks
- Representative products
- Arzente di Bellavista Distillato di Vino 70cl
What makes it distinctive
- Arzente: wine distillate obtained exclusively from Chardonnay
- Batch distillation in Charentais copper pot stills
- Blending of multiple vintages with some components aged over 20 years
- Established wine producer from Franciacorta
