Ca Del Bosco Cuvee Prestige Edizione 43 (gift Box)

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Sparkling White
Producer:
 
Ca Del Bosco
Label Name:
 
Cuvee Prestige Edizione 43 (gift Box)
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Franciacorta, Lombardy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay (≈83-84%), Pinot Noir/Pinot Nero (≈12-14%), Pinot Bianco/Pinot Blanc (≈2-5%)
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
2
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
6-8°C

Awards/Ratings
Rated ~90 Wine Spectator; Falstaff 92 points (2021 tasting); other press scores listed include Robert Parker ~91, Wine Enthusiast ~90 and James Suckling ~92–93 in retailer/aggregated listings

Tasting Note
Fine persistent mousse; aromas of citrus, white peach, almond, linden and acacia honey; mineral, green‑tea and toasted‑almond notes. Lively, focused palate with crisp acidity and a clean, dried‑almond finish.

Food Pairing
Oysters, raw shellfish, sushi/sashimi, tempura, grilled prawns, smoked salmon, seafood risotto, light poultry, cured meats, soft and aged cheeses; Asian: sushi, sashimi, dim sum, tempura, Thai seafood salads.

Production Method
Metodo Classico (traditional method). Hand‑harvested, gentle whole‑cluster pressing in low‑oxygen, stainless‑steel fermentation of base wines, assemblage with reserve wines and 25–30 months on lees; oxygen‑free disgorgement via Ca’ del Bosco patented system.

Vineyard Info
Ca' del Bosco (founded by Maurizio Zanella in 1968/69, Erbusco) is a leading Franciacorta estate known for innovation, high‑density plantings, artful cellar technology and marked focus on méthode traditionnelle sparkling wines.