{"product_id":"bellavista-curtefranca-bianco-convento-santissima-annunciata-2024","title":"Bellavista Curtefranca Bianco Convento Santissima Annunciata 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eBellavista Curtefranca Bianco Convento Santissima Annunciata 2024 is a refined dry Chardonnay from the historic Monte Orfano hill in Lombardy. Produced from a single, south-facing vineyard surrounding the 1449 Convento Santissima Annunciata, it combines the site’s distinctive mineral and saline character with the elegance of French-oak maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe wine displays a clear straw-yellow colour with delicate green highlights. Its expressive nose opens with aromas of ripe fruit, old-fashioned rose and pineapple, followed by subtle vanilla notes from the oak. On the palate, it is poised and fresh, with a pronounced mineral streak, savoury salinity and a well-defined structure. The combination of fruit, freshness and integrated oak gives the wine excellent complexity for a Chardonnay, and it should develop further over the next few years when stored in good conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe grapes are hand-harvested from Bellavista’s approximately 5.45-hectare historic vineyard on Monte Orfano. The site is characterised by two complementary soil types and a warm, fully south-facing exposure, with the vineyard surrounded by centuries-old oak and olive trees. Fermentation takes place in small French-oak barrels, after which the wine matures on wood for around twelve months to harmonise its structure and integrate its delicate vanilla character. A further year of ageing completes the wine’s aromatic development and tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts mineral freshness and saline finish make it a natural partner for grilled or baked fish, shellfish, seafood pasta and delicate white-fleshed fish dishes. It also pairs well with fresh and medium-aged cheeses. Serve lightly chilled at around 10–12°C. Decanting is not essential, although a brief aeration in the glass or a small carafe can help reveal the wine’s ripe fruit, floral notes and oak complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBellavista is one of the leading names in Lombardy’s Franciacorta region, recognised for combining meticulous vineyard work with a strong sense of place. The estate’s Convento Santissima Annunciata vineyard is particularly significant: planted around a historic convent founded in 1449, it represents a long-standing local wine tradition and produces a distinctive Chardonnay cuvée. The wine reflects Bellavista’s focus on expressing individual terroirs through carefully judged maturation and refined winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bellavista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54691976216913,"sku":"XW-62374","price":50.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/bellavista-curtefranca-bianco-convento-santissima-annunciata-2024","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}