Ca Del Bosco Cuvee Prestige Edizione 47

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Sparkling White
Producer:
 
Ca Del Bosco
Label Name:
 
Cuvee Prestige Edizione 47
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Franciacorta, Lombardy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
6-8°C

Awards/Ratings
Selected reviews include Wine Spectator (c. 91–92), Vinous (91), Tannico (91). Featured by Food & Wine as a standout Franciacorta; widely reviewed by international critics and retailers

Tasting Note
Pale straw with fine persistent perlage. Aromas of white flowers, brioche, stone fruit and citrus. Crisp, mineral palate with pastry and almond notes, lively acidity and a long saline, subtly toasty finish.

Food Pairing
Oysters, smoked salmon, seafood risotto, grilled lobster, carpaccio; sushi, sashimi, tempura, ceviche, light Thai or Vietnamese seafood dishes, lightly sauced chicken and fresh salads.

Production Method
Metodo Classico: base wines fermented in stainless steel (7 months), second fermentation in bottle, ~25 months sur-lie ageing. Extra Brut dosage (2.5 g/L). Grapes hand-harvested, washed and dried; from certified organic vineyards.

Vineyard Info
Ca’ del Bosco, founded by Maurizio Zanella in the late 1960s in Erbusco, is a leading Franciacorta producer with certified organic vineyards and innovative cellar techniques (grape washing, low-oxygen dégorgement).