Ca Del Bosco Cuvee Prestige Edizione 45

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Sparkling White
Producer:
 
Ca Del Bosco
Label Name:
 
Cuvee Prestige Edizione 45
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Franciacorta (Lombardy)
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc (Pinot Bianco), Pinot Noir (Pinot Nero) — approx blend 82% Chardonnay / 16.5% Pinot Noir / 1.5% Pinot Blanc.
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
6-8°C

Awards/Ratings
Selected scores and mentions: Falstaff 93 pts (2023). Wine Enthusiast ~94. Robert Parker ~91. James Suckling ~90. Tannico retail listing score ~91. (See sources)

Tasting Note
Baked apple, brioche, ripe pineapple, orange zest and a hint of peach; fine persistent mousse, fresh and juicy with a long, saline finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, smoked salmon, seafood risotto, creamy pasta, roast chicken. Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, dim sum, Thai prawn salad, light ceviche-style dishes.

Production Method
Metodo Classico (traditional method); multi-vintage blend with reserve wines; 25 months on lees; stainless-steel fermentation; Extra Brut dosage ~2.5 g/L.

Vineyard Info
Ca' del Bosco, founded by Maurizio Zanella in Erbusco; sources grapes from many certified organic vineyards across Franciacorta (circa 218–240 vineyards).