The 2010 Curtefranca Vigna Uccellanda is 100% Chardonnay aged in French oak barrels. It possesses notable energy and focus. Layers of expressive varietal fruit build to a finish layered with apricots, peaches, flowers and crushed rocks. The generous yet focused finish is highly attractive. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2016. Proprietor Vittorio Moretti embodies the spirit of Italian business. Franciacorta, which is not too far from the Lago d’Iseo and Brescia, is in the center of a strip of cities that spans Torino to Venice where a special breed of highly motivated entrepreneurs run the motor of Italian industry. Moretti started with a construction business that led to building wineries and finally to owning his own estates. Bellavista is the crown jewel of the Moretti empire. Under the leadership of Mattia Vezzola, the Bellavista wines have never been better. Importer: Empson, USA, Alexandria, VA; tel. (703) 684-0900