What kind of wine is Curtefranca Bianco DOC “Uccellanda” 2020 - Bellavista

The Curtefranca Bianco DOC “Uccellanda” 2020 - Bellavista is born in the heart of Franciacorta, in Lombardy, from a single vineyard located on sunny and breezy morainic hills. It is produced with 100% Chardonnay grapes, which find an ideal microclimate in this area to express elegance, freshness, and complexity. It is a white wine with a harmonious, mineral, and refined profile, where the natural freshness of Chardonnay blends with the softness given by aging in wood.

Vintage Details

The 2020 vintage in Franciacorta was characterized by a mild spring and a balanced summer, with temperature fluctuations between day and night favorable to the aromatic development of the grapes. Regular rainfall ensured uniform ripening of the bunches, yielding a balanced wine rich in aromas.

Vinification and Aging

After a manual harvest and a rigorous selection of the best grapes, the must is vinified in small oak barrels, where it ferments and ages for approximately 12 months. This process gives the wine a fuller structure and elegant olfactory complexity. This is followed by 6 months of bottle aging, which harmonizes the aromatic and gustatory components, making it ready to be enjoyed at its peak balance.

Tasting Notes

The Curtefranca Bianco DOC “Uccellanda” 2020 - Bellavista is a wine that strikes with its balance and elegance, being both intense and fine.

Color

Bright straw yellow, with golden reflections that reveal its maturity and fermentation in wood.

Aroma

The nose opens with broad and refined notes of ripe citrus, tropical fruit, and white flowers, followed by light nuances of vanilla and honey. The bouquet is complex but always fresh, with a mineral touch that recalls its terroir.

Taste

On the palate, it is soft, enveloping, and vibrantly fresh. The creamy structure is balanced by a lively acidity, which gives length and a clean finish. The finish is persistent, with notes of citrus and toasted almond.

What dishes to pair with Curtefranca Bianco DOC “Uccellanda” 2020 - Bellavista

Perfect as a gastronomic wine, it elegantly accompanies seafood dishes and refined preparations based on white meats. Ideal in combination with:

• Raw fish and crustaceans
• Seafood risottos or risottos with seasonal vegetables
• Baked sea bass fillet
• Chicken with aromatic herbs or vitello tonnato
• Semi-soft cheeses

Its combination of freshness and softness makes it versatile and also perfect as an elegant aperitif wine.

Storage and Aging: how to store Curtefranca Bianco DOC “Uccellanda” 2020 - Bellavista wine

To maintain its fragrance and finesse, this wine should be stored in a cool, dry place, away from light and with a constant temperature between 10 and 14°C. The bottle should remain lying down, so that the cork maintains the right humidity. The Curtefranca Bianco DOC “Uccellanda” 2020 - Bellavista is a white wine with a significant but delicate structure: it is best enjoyed within 2-3 years of the harvest, a period in which it retains all its fresh, floral, and pleasantly mineral notes.