Location
Erbusco
Franciacorta DOCG, Lombardia, Italy
Farming
Sustainable (Integrated)
Integrated pest management — reduced chemical inputs, environmentally conscious viticulture.
Established
1977
Annual Production
~1M bottles/year
About Bellavista
Founded in 1977 by Vittorio Moretti in Erbusco, Bellavista is widely regarded as Franciacorta’s benchmark producer — the estate most likely to convert a Champagne drinker. Part of the larger Terre Moretti group, it farms around 185 hectares of vineyards spread across the denomination, with winemaking guided by a Burgundian-influenced philosophy.
House Style
Elegant and precise: fine mousse, restrained citrus fruit, and a firm mineral spine. Chardonnay dominates most cuvées.
Key Wines
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Alma Gran Cuvée Brut NV
The entry point; brioche, citrus, hazelnut; excellent structure.
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Satèn NV
Creamy and floral, among the finest examples of the style.
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Vittorio Moretti Riserva
The prestige cuvée; aged on lees for years; profound and age-worthy.
UK Price Range
£28–38 (NV), £65–90 (Riserva)
Official Website
www.bellavista.it/en/ ↗About Franciacorta DOCG
Franciacorta is Italy's premier sparkling wine appellation, located in Lombardy near Lake Iseo. Wines are made by the traditional method — the same process used in Champagne — with minimum ageing requirements that often exceed Champagne's own. Learn more →