Ca'del Bosco Franciacorta Cuvee Prestige Edizione 46

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Sparkling White
Producer:
 
Ca'del Bosco
Label Name:
 
Franciacorta Cuvee Prestige Edizione 46
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Franciacorta (Lombardy)
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Nero
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
6-8°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Enthusiast 93; James Suckling 92; Wine Spectator 91; Robert Parker 91; Tannico 91; Featured in Food & Wine 'best Italian sparklers' list

Tasting Note
Fine persistent mousse; aromas of white flowers, brioche, almond, citrus and stone fruit. Crisp acidity, pronounced minerality and a saline, elegant finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, smoked salmon, seafood carpaccio, shellfish, risotto ai frutti di mare, roast chicken. Asian: sushi, sashimi, tempura, dim sum, grilled prawns with soy-citrus, Vietnamese spring rolls.

Production Method
Metodo Classico (traditional bottle fermentation); primary fermentation in stainless steel (7 months); 25 months sur lie; low dosage (2.5 g/L, Extra Brut).

Vineyard Info
Ca’ del Bosco, Erbusco (founded late 1960s by Annamaria Clementi; led by Maurizio Zanella). Estate with extensive certified organic vineyards and pioneering high-density plantings.