Ca'del Bosco Cuvee Prestige Edizione 43

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Sparkling White
Producer:
 
Ca'del Bosco
Label Name:
 
Cuvee Prestige Edizione 43
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Franciacorta, Lombardy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay; Pinot Bianco; Pinot Nero
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Falstaff 92 points (2021); Wine Spectator 90; wein. plus 88 WP. widely reviewed by international critics

Tasting Note
Bright straw-yellow; aromas of citrus, green apple, linden and toasted brioche with hints of acacia honey and almond. Lively acidity, fine persistent mousse, mineral backbone and a dry almond-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Oysters and shellfish; sashimi, sushi and tempura; grilled white fish and seafood pasta; roasted chicken or pork; creamy cheeses and almond-based desserts; Asian dishes like dim sum, nigiri, and light Thai salads.

Production Method
Metodo Classico (traditional method). Hand-harvested, bunch washing/drying, stainless-steel fermentation of base wines, blended with reserve wines, ~25 months on lees, Extra Brut dosage and oxygen-controlled disgorgement.

Vineyard Info
Ca' del Bosco, founded by the Zanella family in the late 1960s in Erbusco, is a leading Franciacorta house known for high-density plantings, long lees ageing and innovation; many estate vineyards are certified organic.