Ca'del Bosco Maurizio Zanella Rosso del Sebino 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Ca'del Bosco
Label Name:
 
Maurizio Zanella Rosso del Sebino
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Franciacorta / Sebino (Lombardy)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Veronelli 94 points (2020); reviewers note 12–13 months in tonneau/barriques and long aging potential (to 2036+)

Tasting Note
Deep ruby with garnet rim. Concentrated blackcurrant, black cherry and plum, with cedar, graphite, tobacco and dark chocolate. Velvety, structured tannins, lively acidity and a long, polished finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled lamb chops, beef tenderloin, aged cheeses, braised short rib (western); Peking duck, Korean BBQ (galbi), char siu or soy-braised beef (asian).

Production Method
Hand-harvested; destemmed; fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel, extended maceration; matured ~12–13 months in small French barriques (≈2/3 new); bottled with minimal filtration.

Vineyard Info
Ca' del Bosco (founded by the Zanella family in the late 1960s) is a leading Franciacorta estate blending traditional and modern techniques; certified organic practices on selected vineyards.