Made in a Chablis-like style, the 1996 Chardonnay Uccellanda offers a steel/mineral, restrained, medium-bodied, tart personality. The acidity is high and the wine possesses little power. Nevertheless, it is elegant, long, and impressively constructed. Consume it over the next 2-3 years. This luxury priced wine is consistently well-made. In the past, Bellavista's sparkling wines have been among the finest produced in Italy. Importer: Empson, USA, Alexandria, VA; tel. (703) 684-0900