Ca del Bosco
Curtefranca Corte del Lupo 2025
| Denomination | DOC Curtefranca Bianco |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Lombardy (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 80% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Bianco |
| Aging | Aged for approximately 8 months before bottling, followed by maturation in the bottle for 12 months. |
- Name and style: Still white Curtefranca DOC from Lombardy, 2025 vintage
- Grape blend: 80% Chardonnay and 20% Pinot Bianco for elegance and savouriness
- Aromas: notes of golden apple, pear, plum, pineapple, citrus fruits and a hint of linden blossom
- Taste: dry and balanced, solid structure, citrus acidity and a finish of bitter orange
- Vinification and potential: fermentation in wood and steel; organic grapes, excellent ageing potential
Description
What kind of wine it is
Corte del Lupo Bianco by Ca’ del Bosco is a still white wine from Lombardy with the controlled designation of origin Curtefranca, fermented in steel and small barrels. It is created from a harmonious blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Bianco, offering structure and a clear savouriness. On the nose, it is fragrant, characterised by notes of golden apple, plum and pineapple, blended with delicate linden flowers. On the palate, it is dry and balanced, enlivened by a juicy citrus acidity reminiscent of grapefruit, finishing with notes of bitter orange and excellent persistence, confirming a remarkable capacity for evolution over time.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from certified organic vineyards in Lombardy, selected for their exposure and position. The name Corte del Lupo Bianco celebrates the local landscape, evoking the ancient court, the woods and the figure of the wolf as a natural guardian. This deep connection with its land of origin underpins the renowned ageing potential of this wine.
How it is produced
Ca’ del Bosco washes and dries each individual bunch to enhance its aromatic purity. Fermentation is divided between small oak barrels and temperature-controlled steel tanks, preserving the elegance of the aromas. After the initial maturation, the use of cutting-edge technology ensures bottling in the absence of oxygen without subjecting the wine to agitation. A long and careful maturation in the bottle completes the process, establishing the gustatory balance before release to the market.
History and Curiosities
Born in 1972 as Pinot di Franciacorta Bianco, Ca’ del Bosco’s first creation has evolved through various identities to become the current Corte del Lupo Bianco. Its name celebrates the region, evoking the vineyard’s courtyard, the embrace of the woods, and the figure of wolves as loyal guardians. This evocative concept, also reflected on the label, tells the story of a captivating wine, renowned for its extraordinary capacity for evolution and an unexpected longevity.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1968
- Oenologist: Stefano Capelli
- Bottles produced: 1.100.000
- Hectares: 252
| Name | Ca' del Bosco Curtefranca Corte del Lupo 2025 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still |
| Denomination | Curtefranca DOC |
| Vintage | 2025 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 80% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Bianco |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Vendor | Ca del Bosco |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born in 1972 as Pinot di Franciacorta Bianco, Ca’ del Bosco’s first creation has evolved through various identities to become the current Corte del Lupo Bianco. Its name celebrates the region, evoking the vineyard’s courtyard, the embrace of the woods, and the figure of wolves as loyal guardians. This evocative concept, also reflected on the label, tells the story of a captivating wine, renowned for its extraordinary capacity for evolution and an unexpected longevity. |
| Origin | Franciacorta, Lombardia |
| Yield per hectare | 9,600 kilograms / 5,700 litres |
| Harvest | Last ten days of August 2021 |
| Fermentation temperature | 18–20 °C |
| Production technique | Fermentation in small oak barrels and in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature |
| Wine making | Vinification takes place exclusively in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats at 18–20°C; after approximately 8 months of ageing, the wine is bottled in complete absence of oxygen and without agitation, thanks to innovative filling systems that preserve its integrity. |
| Aging | Aged for approximately 8 months before bottling, followed by maturation in the bottle for 12 months. |
| Total acidity | 6.2 gr/L |
| PH | 3.19 |
| Residual sugar | 205.0 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |