The 2002 Gran Cuvee Brut is beautifully long and clean in its suggestions of smoke, minerals, flowers, spices and white peaches. It comes across as more delicate and also more age-worthy than the 2003. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2014. Oenologist Mattia Vezzola and Bellavista set the standard in Franciacorta, Italy’s most important zone for the production of high-quality methode champenoise wines. This is a superb set of releases that is sure to find many fans. Importer: Empson, USA, Alexandria, VA; tel. (703) 684-0900