Ca Del Bosco Vintage Collection Dosage Zero 2020

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Sparkling White
Producer:
 
Ca Del Bosco
Label Name:
 
Vintage Collection Dosage Zero
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Franciacorta, Lombardy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Nero
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
6-8°C

Awards/Ratings
Widely praised in international reviews (Vinous, Wine Spectator, James Suckling); reviewers note razor-sharp precision, mineral depth and long finish; listed among Ca' del Bosco's top Vintage Collection releases

Tasting Note
Light gold with fine perlage. Citrus peel, green apple, white pepper, toasted hazelnut and saline-mineral lines; tense, precise palate with high acidity and a long stony finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, caviar, lobster, scallops, smoked salmon, creamy cheeses. Asian: sushi and sashimi, tempura, delicate seafood ramen, light Thai or Vietnamese seafood dishes.

Production Method
Traditional method (Metodo Classico): hand-harvested grapes, gentle pressing, base wines fermented (some in small oak casks), tirage and extended lees aging (~48 months), disgorged with no dosage (zero sugar).

Vineyard Info
Ca' del Bosco, founded in Franciacorta by Maurizio Zanella, is a leading producer; this cuvée is sourced from 49 certified-organic vineyards and highlights site expression.