Bellavista is one of the leading houses of Franciacorta, the traditional-method sparkling wine from Lombardy. The estate lies on the Bellavista hill in Erbusco, and here you find its Alma Assemblage, Alma Non Dosato, Alma Rosé and the vintage Teatro alla Scala Brut.
Bellavista in Erbusco: the Moretti family's Franciacorta house since 1977
Bellavista began in 1977, when the construction entrepreneur Vittorio Moretti decided to turn a small wine venture into a proper winery. He named it after the hill where it stands, whose beautiful view stretches over Lake Iseo and the Po Valley. The first harvest gave only still wine, and the first bottles of traditional-method sparkling wine followed the year after.
Today the house is run by his daughter Francesca Moretti, and Bellavista belongs to the family's Terra Moretti group of wineries. Richard Geoffroy, chef de cave at Dom Pérignon for 28 years, now advises the house, and in autumn 2024 he and Francesca Moretti presented the new Alma Assemblage collection together. Bellavista makes around 1.3 million bottles a year.
Bellavista vineyards and style: Chardonnay and Pinot Nero in Franciacorta
The estate farms about 190 hectares spread over ten municipalities of Franciacorta, in the hills just south of Lake Iseo. Chardonnay is the backbone of almost every cuvée, with Pinot Nero adding structure and a little Pinot Bianco in some plots. A large share of the base wines ferment in small oak barrels rather than steel tanks, which gives the finished wines texture and depth.
As with all Franciacorta, the second fermentation happens in the bottle, and the wines then rest on their lees for a long time before disgorgement. The Alma wines spend at least 30 months on the lees. The house style is fresh and precise, with fine bubbles, ripe citrus and a dry, focused finish.
Bellavista Franciacorta: Alma Assemblage, Alma Rosé and Teatro alla Scala
Alma Assemblage took over from the long-running Alma Gran Cuvée in 2024. It is blended from many vineyards across the estate, and the number on the label marks the edition, with Assemblage 3 built on the 2023 harvest. Here you find Assemblage 2 and 3, also in magnum. Alma Non Dosato Assemblage 3 is bottled with no dosage at all, about 70% Chardonnay and 30% Pinot Nero, bone dry and taut. Alma Rosé is an Extra Brut with more Pinot Nero, around 60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Nero, for deeper red fruit.
Teatro alla Scala Brut is the vintage Franciacorta the house dedicates to Milan's opera house, La Scala, with packaging inspired by each season's opening opera. It is mostly Chardonnay with some Pinot Nero and rests around three years on the lees; the 2021 is the current vintage here. For more Italian bubbles, browse our sparkling wine and the wider range of wines from Lombardy.
Frequently asked questions about Bellavista
Where is Bellavista located?
Bellavista is in Erbusco, in the heart of Franciacorta in Lombardy, northern Italy. The vineyards stretch over ten Franciacorta municipalities near Lake Iseo.
What is the difference between Alma Assemblage and Alma Non Dosato?
Both are blends of Chardonnay and Pinot Nero from many vineyards. Alma Assemblage gets a small dosage at disgorgement, while Alma Non Dosato gets none, so it tastes drier and more mineral.
What happened to Bellavista Alma Gran Cuvée?
In 2024 the Alma Gran Cuvée line was replaced by the Alma Assemblage collection. The idea is the same, a multi-vineyard Franciacorta, but each edition now carries a number on the label.
Are all wines called Bellavista from this house?
No. A Spanish bodega and a Chianti Classico vineyard also carry the name Bellavista. This page only collects wines from the Franciacorta house in Erbusco.
How should I serve Bellavista Franciacorta?
Chill it to between six and eight degrees and serve it in a white wine glass rather than a narrow flute, so the aromas can open. Alma Non Dosato is excellent with raw fish and oysters, while Alma Rosé and Teatro alla Scala can handle richer dishes.