Ca Del Bosco Cuvee Prestige Rose Edizione 44

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Sparkling Rose
Producer:
 
Ca Del Bosco
Label Name:
 
Cuvee Prestige Rose Edizione 44
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Franciacorta, Lombardy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
6-8°C

Awards/Ratings
Falstaff 93 (Tasting 2022); Wine Enthusiast 92; James Suckling 91; Wine Spectator 91

Tasting Note
Bright salmon-pink with fine mousse. Aromas of wild strawberries, pomegranate, blood orange and citrus, with brioche and almond notes. Creamy, lively palate—fresh acidity, fine bubbles and a balanced, persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Oysters and shellfish; smoked salmon or tuna tartare; lobster and creamy seafood dishes; sushi/sashimi and tempura; dim sum and lightly spiced Asian dishes (Thai, Sichuan); roasted poultry, prosciutto and melon, and soft aged cheeses.

Production Method
Metodo Classico: brief Pinot Noir maceration, separate fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel, assemblage with Chardonnay, ~30 months sur lie ageing, minimal disgorgement dosage (Extra Brut). Grapes from certified organic vineyards.

Vineyard Info
Ca' del Bosco (est. 1960s) of Franciacorta, led historically by Maurizio Zanella; a benchmark producer of premium metodo classico sparkling wines, known for technical innovation and certified organic vineyard practices.