Ca del Bosco
Franciacorta Cuvee Prestige Extra Brut 45esima Edizione
| Denomination | Franciacorta DOCG |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Lombardy (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 82% Chardonnay, 16% Pinot Nero, 1% Pinot Bianco |
| Aging | On average 25 months on the lees. |
| Product name | Franciacorta Cuvee Prestige Extra Brut 45esima Edizione |
| Pairings | Ideal for fish dishes, cheeses. |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Country | Italy |
Description
Founded in 1976 under the name Franciacorta Pinot, it represents our first step into the world of Franciacorta wines. In 1991, under the name Franciacorta Brut N.V., it took on a style that was increasingly recognisable and faithful to the terroir. In 2005, after more than 30 years of research and dedication, it became Cuvée Prestige and acquired its own well-defined identity. After a constant reduction in dosage at disgorgement to enhance the characteristics of the grapes of origin, with the 2017 vintage it is enriched with the attribute Edition, to allow the different nuances of each interpretation to be fixed in the tasting memory.
Awards
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94/100
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91/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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89/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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89/100
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Pairings
- Start up year: 1968
- Oenologist: Stefano Capelli
- Bottles produced: 1.100.000
- Hectares: 252
| Name | Ca' del Bosco Franciacorta Cuvee Prestige Extra Brut 45esima Edizione |
|---|---|
| Type | White extra brut |
| Denomination | Franciacorta DOCG |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 82% Chardonnay, 16% Pinot Nero, 1% Pinot Bianco |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Vendor | Ca del Bosco |
| Origin | 170 Chardonnay vines (average age 28 years, located in the communes of Erbusco, Adro, Cazzago San Martino, Corte Franca, Iseo and Passirano); 5 Pinot Bianco vines (average age 29 years, located in the commune of Passirano); 43 Pinot Nero vines (average age 19 years, located in the communes of Erbusco, Provaglio d'Iseo and Passirano) |
| Harvest | The grapes, harvested by hand in small crates, are graded and cooled. Each bunch is selected by expert eyes and hands, and then benefits from exclusive "grape spa": a special system for washing and hydromassage of the bunches consisting of three soaking tubs and a drying tunnel. |
| Wine making | After crushing in the absence of oxygen, all the musts of the base wines ferment in thermo-conditioned steel tanks and remain there until the following March. Seven months of ageing are then necessary for the wine to clarify, mature and bring out the character of the original vineyards to the full. The wines are then skilfully blended in the 'magic rite' of cuvée creation. Only after ageing on the lees for a minimum of 2 years can this Franciacorta express all its richness and identity. Dégorgement takes place in the absence of oxygen, using a unique system designed and patented by Ca' del Bosco. This avoids oxidative shocks and further additions of sulphites. It makes our Franciacorta wines purer, more pleasant and longer-lived. Finally, each packaged bottle is uniquely marked to guarantee traceability. |
| Aging | On average 25 months on the lees. |
| Total acidity | 6.9 gr/L |
| PH | 3.05 |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |